Surgery fund for Mercy: cataract surgery in Port Harcourt

Mercy was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Port Harcourt University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $200, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $150 short. my mother has been in and out of Port Harcourt University Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mercy struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 12 weeks. During that time Mercy won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.