Surgery fund for Noreen: spinal decompression surgery in Islamabad

Noreen was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Islamabad Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $150 short. my mother has been in and out of Islamabad Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Noreen 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Noreen 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 $150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.