Surgery fund for Grace: spinal decompression surgery in Takoradi

Grace was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in October. The surgeon at Takoradi Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $850 short. my wife has been in and out of Takoradi Community Hospital since October. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Grace struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Grace won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $265 If you're reading this, thank you. - Eric