Surgery fund for Mwangi: laparoscopic cyst removal in Jinja

In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Jinja Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $600, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Jinja Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $600 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 look after the children alone 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 $450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.