Surgery fund for Orhan: hip replacement surgery in Istanbul

Orhan was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in November. The surgeon at Istanbul Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Istanbul Regional Medical Center since November. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Orhan struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 6 weeks. During that time Orhan won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $840 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 With deep gratitude, Cansu