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

Edward was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Tema University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,050 short. my father has been in and out of Tema University Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Edward struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 8 weeks. During that time Edward won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,050 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $500 • Post-operative medication: $35 Thank you for reading my story.