Surgery fund for Waweru: emergency hernia repair in Mukono

In November I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Mukono Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Mukono Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $340 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.