Cataract surgery for Kemi: covering what insurance won't

In April I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Abuja General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Abuja General Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $520 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 I hope life is good to you.