A partial thyroidectomy for Kiprop: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Dar es Salaam General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $150 short. Doctors at Dar es Salaam General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kiprop