Spinal decompression surgery for Elsa: covering what insurance won't

Elsa was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Jakarta Selatan Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short. my mother has been in and out of Jakarta Selatan Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Elsa 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Elsa 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 $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 With deep gratitude, Dinda