Surgery fund for Muthoni: valve repair surgery in Likoni

In December I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Likoni University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Likoni University Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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 $600 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $490 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Thank you so much.