Georgina's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Accra Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Accra Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent 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 climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $420 • Post-operative medication: $60 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.