Surgery fund for Isaac: emergency hernia repair in Accra

Isaac was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Accra Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $750 short. my brother has been in and out of Accra Community Hospital since September. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Isaac struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Isaac won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Post-operative medication: $25 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $390 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Every share and every dollar helps.