Gallbladder removal for Folake: covering what insurance won't

Folake was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in October. The surgeon at Lagos General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $440, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $350 short. my mother has been in and out of Lagos General Hospital since October. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $440 is more than we can find. While we wait, Folake 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Folake won't be able to drive, 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: • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $290 • Post-operative medication: $30 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.