Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Sari: covering what insurance won't

Sari was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,150 short. my sister has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since May. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sari struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Sari won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $5 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Ika