A craniotomy for Priscilla: covering what insurance won't

Priscilla was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in April. The surgeon at Accra General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $750 short. my mother has been in and out of Accra General Hospital since April. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Priscilla 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 12 weeks. During that time Priscilla won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Lawrence