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A craniotomy for Athumani: covering what insurance won't
Athumani needs a craniotomy at Embakasi General Hospital and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇰🇪 Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya2,364 views
In November I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Embakasi General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,100 short.
Doctors at Embakasi General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,200 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery 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 $1,100 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $105
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $520
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $475
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-02-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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So sorry you're going through this, Athumani. Get well soon. Greetings from Fresno.
Thanks for sharing this, Athumani. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Las Cruces.