Surgery fund for Derya: valve repair surgery in Istanbul

Derya was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in March. The surgeon at Istanbul University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,150 short. my daughter has been in and out of Istanbul University Hospital since March. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without valve repair 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, Derya struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 6 weeks. During that time Derya won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $480 Thank you for reading my story. - Metin