Surgery fund for Miles: laparoscopic cyst removal in Cleveland

Miles was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Cleveland Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,550 short. my father has been in and out of Cleveland Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Miles struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Miles 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 $7,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 • Post-operative medication: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $930 • Travel and lodging for the family: $510 Thanks for being kind about this. - Leonardo