Lanre's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Lagos General Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Lagos General Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,100 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.