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

In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Kinondoni Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $290, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at Kinondoni Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $290 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Post-operative medication: $45 Thanks for being kind about this. - Kimani