Septoplasty for Prasert: covering what insurance won't

Prasert was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in January. The surgeon at Bangkok Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,100 short. my son has been in and out of Bangkok Orthopedic Institute since January. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Prasert struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Prasert 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 $1,100 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $690 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $175 • Post-operative medication: $120 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.