Valve repair surgery for Refilwe: covering what insurance won't

Refilwe was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in May. The surgeon at Stellenbosch Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,200 short. my mother has been in and out of Stellenbosch Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Refilwe 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Refilwe won't be able to walk without help, 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 $2,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $640 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $185 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 I hope life is good to you.