Surgery fund for Tunde: knee replacement surgery in Lagos

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,100, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $755 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,100 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $755 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $170 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Post-operative medication: $5 I hope life is good to you. - Tunde