Septoplasty for Dennis: covering what insurance won't

In January I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Kinondoni Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Kinondoni Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $390 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $320 • Post-operative medication: $35 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.