Surgery fund for Kelechi: a partial thyroidectomy in Kano

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $940, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $940 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer 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 stand for more than ten minutes 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 $750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $530 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 Thank you so much. - Kelechi