Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Ogbomosho Orthopedic Institute

In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Ogbomosho Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Ogbomosho Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $435 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.