Cataract surgery for Gbenga: covering what insurance won't

Gbenga was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in July. The surgeon at Lagos Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my brother has been in and out of Lagos Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gbenga struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 7 weeks. During that time Gbenga won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. 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 $800 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Segun