Septoplasty for Shaista: covering what insurance won't

Shaista was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Gujranwala Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,050 short. my daughter has been in and out of Gujranwala Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shaista 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Shaista 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 $1,050 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Every share and every dollar helps. - Farhan