Palate reconstruction surgery for Aisha: covering what insurance won't

In June I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Embakasi General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Embakasi General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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 $950 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $395 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.