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

Wunmi was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Ikeja Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,100, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $650 short. my daughter has been in and out of Ikeja Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Wunmi struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Wunmi won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $420 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 Glad we found this place.