Surgery fund for Festus: valve repair surgery in Lagos

In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Lagos Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Lagos Regional Medical Center told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 6 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 $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 I hope life is good to you. - Festus