Okta's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Okta was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Makassar Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my sister has been in and out of Makassar Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Okta struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Okta won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.