Surgery fund for Segun: knee replacement surgery in Lagos

Segun was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Lagos Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $880, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $700 short. my father has been in and out of Lagos Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $880 is more than we can find. While we wait, Segun struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Segun won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 Every share and every dollar helps. - Uchenna