Surgery fund for Sushma: laparoscopic cyst removal in Kathmandu

Sushma was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Kathmandu General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $430, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $300 short. my mother has been in and out of Kathmandu General Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $430 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sushma struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Sushma 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 $300 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $220 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $30 With deep gratitude, Sapana