Hip replacement surgery for Lucy: covering what insurance won't

In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $310 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.