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A partial thyroidectomy for Kariuki: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in March is out of reach without help covering $1,055 of the cost.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,187 views
Wangari Upendo Kimani
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Dar es Salaam
Kariuki was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in December. The surgeon at Dar es Salaam University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,055 short. my husband has been in and out of Dar es Salaam University Hospital since December. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kariuki struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Kariuki won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,055 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $5 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-03-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Wangari

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($205). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($93). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Beth Hoffman 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Kariuki all day after reading this.”

  • Rebecca Afia Zakaria 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Pari F. Kapoor 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Fernanda Sandra Rodrigues 🇧🇷 · $25

    “All the best. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Contagem”

  • Venkat L. Nambiar 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Best of luck. From Jabalpur with love.”

  • Lakshmi G. Warrier 🇮🇳 · $25
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  • Anisa Dian Hartono 🇮🇩 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Hope the March deadline works out. - Jakarta Selatan”

  • Oliver D. Soto 🇺🇸 · $13

    “Only $13 but hope it helps. - Austin”

  • Faisal Saad Warraich 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Good luck. Thought of Kariuki all day after reading this. - Faisalabad”

  • Caleb Norwood 🇺🇸 · $50

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  • Imran Milon Roy

    Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.

    • Gianna F. Adams

      Wishing you peace, Wangari. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

      • Banjong Opas Thammasat

        Hang in there, Wangari. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Dar es Salaam!

        • Ian Steele

          You're not alone. Wishing Kariuki a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

          • Julian J. FigueroaQuestion

            is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kariuki.

            • Wangari Upendo KimaniOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $430. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.

          • Kaylee Parker

            Hang in there, Wangari. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Casablanca donated after I showed her your page.

            • Matthew Gonzales

              Thinking of you and your family, Wangari. This could happen to any of us.

              • Everly D. Rivera

                shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Nagpur this morning

                • Yaw Kwabena Osei

                  You're not alone, Wangari. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Tampa

                  • Sarah Margaret Swai

                    Best of luck, Wangari. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Gulu

                    • Sinta Surya

                      Stay strong, Wangari. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Manchester but we're thinking of you.

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