Irene's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Irene was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in June. The surgeon at Obuasi General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,050 short. my daughter has been in and out of Obuasi General Hospital since June. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Irene struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Irene won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,050 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $270 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $600 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 Thanks for being kind about this. - Joseph