Surgery fund for Rotimi: hip replacement surgery in Kaduna

In January I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Kaduna Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $860, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Kaduna Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $860 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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: • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $515 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Rotimi