Palate reconstruction surgery for Mahnoor: covering what insurance won't

Mahnoor was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Multan General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $800 short. my sister has been in and out of Multan General Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mahnoor struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Mahnoor won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Post-operative medication: $55 Thank you so much.