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

In September I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Ibadan University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Ibadan University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $30 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 Thanks for reading all this. - Yinka