Surgery fund for Jemima: laparoscopic cyst removal in Takoradi

In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Takoradi Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Takoradi Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $900 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $570 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Post-operative medication: $45 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Jemima