Gallbladder removal for Kelechi: covering what insurance won't

Kelechi was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Ikeja Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,000 short. my father has been in and out of Ikeja Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kelechi struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Kelechi won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Glad we found this place.