Dayo's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Enugu Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $900, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Enugu Orthopedic Institute told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $450 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 If you're reading this, thank you.