Spinal decompression surgery for Babatunde: covering what insurance won't

Babatunde was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Badagry Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,200 short. my father has been in and out of Badagry Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Babatunde struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Babatunde 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Post-operative medication: $60 I hope life is good to you. - Garba