Surgery fund for Yvonne: knee replacement surgery in Kumasi

Yvonne was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Kumasi University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,100 short. my daughter has been in and out of Kumasi University Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yvonne struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Yvonne won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $540 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $20 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $10 I hope life is good to you. - Emmanuel