Laparoscopic cyst removal for Ikenna: covering what insurance won't

Ikenna was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Abuja Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short. my brother has been in and out of Abuja Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ikenna struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Ikenna won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $320 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.