Surgery fund for Lola: emergency hernia repair in Lagos

Lola was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in April. The surgeon at Lagos Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Lagos Community Hospital since April. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lola struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Lola won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $220 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.