Surgery fund for Sajib: hip replacement surgery in Savar

Sajib was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Savar Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $290, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $200 short. my husband has been in and out of Savar Community Hospital since May. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $290 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sajib struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Sajib won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Puja