Surgery fund for Nargis: emergency hernia repair in Savar

Nargis was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in July. The surgeon at Savar Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my mother has been in and out of Savar Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nargis 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. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Nargis 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 $800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Every share and every dollar helps. - Milon