Surgery fund for Kimberly: septoplasty in Syracuse

Kimberly was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Syracuse General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,700 short. my wife has been in and out of Syracuse General Hospital 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 $6,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kimberly 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 6 weeks. During that time Kimberly 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 $3,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Post-operative medication: $240 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Jack