Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Khadija: covering what insurance won't

Khadija was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in March. The surgeon at Kaduna Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $450 short. my mother has been in and out of Kaduna Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Khadija struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Khadija 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 $450 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $380 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Samuel