Surgery fund for Jumoke: cataract surgery in Kaduna

In September I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Kaduna University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Kaduna University Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $1,000 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $410 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 With deep gratitude, Jumoke