Septoplasty for Paul: covering what insurance won't

Paul was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Badagry Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $700 short. my husband has been in and out of Badagry Community Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Paul 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Paul won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $700 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $365 With deep gratitude, Damilola