Surgery fund for Gökhan: cataract surgery in Ankara

Gökhan was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in February. The surgeon at Ankara Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $950 short. my son has been in and out of Ankara Regional Medical Center since February. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gökhan struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Gökhan won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $630 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $70 Thank you so much. - Okan