Septoplasty for Thảo: covering what insurance won't

Thảo was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in February. The surgeon at Columbus University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,900 short. my mother has been in and out of Columbus University Hospital since February. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Thảo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 8 weeks. During that time Thảo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $3,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 • Post-operative medication: $420 Thank you so much. - Linh