Surgery fund for Apio: valve repair surgery in Kasarani

In May I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Kasarani Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $900, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Kasarani Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Post-operative medication: $50 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.