Gallbladder removal for Atieno: covering what insurance won't

Atieno was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Nairobi Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,200 short. my daughter has been in and out of Nairobi Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Atieno struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Atieno won't be able to drive, 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 $1,200 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $540 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.