Surgery fund for Kwaku: palate reconstruction surgery in Madina

In November I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Madina University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,300 short. Doctors at Madina University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $520 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Glad we found this place. - Kwaku