Septoplasty for Deepika: covering what insurance won't

Deepika was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in September. The surgeon at Negombo Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $690, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $550 short. my wife has been in and out of Negombo Regional Medical Center since September. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $690 is more than we can find. While we wait, Deepika 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Deepika won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $450 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Jagath