Surgery fund for Odhiambo: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Dar es Salaam

Odhiambo was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Dar es Salaam General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $860, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $600 short. my father has been in and out of Dar es Salaam General Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $860 is more than we can find. While we wait, Odhiambo struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Odhiambo won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. 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: • Post-operative medication: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Mwanaisha