Septoplasty for Ifeoma: covering what insurance won't

Ifeoma was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in September. The surgeon at Epe Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $710, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $500 short. my mother has been in and out of Epe Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $710 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ifeoma struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 6 weeks. During that time Ifeoma won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $395 Thank you for reading my story.