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

Rotimi was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in April. The surgeon at Kano Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $600 short. my husband has been in and out of Kano Regional Medical Center since April. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rotimi struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Rotimi 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 $600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $410 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.