Emeka's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Emeka was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at Lagos Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $470, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $350 short. my son has been in and out of Lagos Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $470 is more than we can find. While we wait, Emeka struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Emeka won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $245 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Femi