Surgery fund for Jide: hip replacement surgery in Badagry

Jide was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $870, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $650 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since June. 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 $870 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jide 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 10 weeks. During that time Jide won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $650 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $220 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Mercy