Surgery fund for Vida: a partial thyroidectomy in Accra

Vida was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,000 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vida struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Vida won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.