Surgery fund for Hendrik: septoplasty in Johannesburg

Hendrik was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in April. The surgeon at Johannesburg Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,550 short. my husband has been in and out of Johannesburg Regional Medical Center since April. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hendrik 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Hendrik 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 $1,550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $195 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $850 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.