Grace's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In June I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Accra Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Accra Orthopedic Institute told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $350 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Grace