Surgery fund for Ikenna: hip replacement surgery in Epe

Ikenna was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Epe Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,100 short. my father has been in and out of Epe Community Hospital since September. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ikenna struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 Ikenna won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 Thank you so much.