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

Mugisha was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in March. The surgeon at Kinondoni General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $690, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $550 short. my husband has been in and out of Kinondoni General Hospital since March. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $690 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mugisha struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 5 weeks. During that time Mugisha won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. 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: $35 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $380 • Post-operative medication: $55 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.