Adjoa's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Tamale Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Tamale Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent 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 lift anything heavy 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thank you so much. - Adjoa