ACL reconstruction for Jide: covering what insurance won't

Jide was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Lagos University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $530, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $400 short. my husband has been in and out of Lagos University Hospital since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $530 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jide struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Jide won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $400 goes: • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 Thank you for reading my story. - Peace