Surgery fund for Byaruhanga: laparoscopic cyst removal in Likoni

Byaruhanga was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in April. The surgeon at Likoni Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Likoni Regional Medical Center since April. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Byaruhanga struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Byaruhanga won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Post-operative medication: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $435 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.