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A craniotomy for Paul: covering what insurance won't
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Paul was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇳🇬 Epe, Lagos, Nigeria1,750 views
In December I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Anne 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 $1,050, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $800 short.
Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,050 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $800 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $250
• Post-operative medication: $45
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $505
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Paul
- due date
- 2026-02-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Paul
Good news. Because of your gifts ($111 in total) the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Hope things get better. I'm in Monterrey, thinking of you.”
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Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Epe
You're not alone, Paul. I hope things turn around soon!
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out
Stay strong, Paul. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Epe.
hang in there, Paul. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours
sending strength. Wishing Paul a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up
Stay strong, Paul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.