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

Zainab was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in July. The surgeon at Nsukka General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $900 short. my daughter has been in and out of Nsukka General Hospital since July. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Zainab struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Zainab won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $200 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Post-operative medication: $20 Thank you for reading my story. - Godwin