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Abubakar's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After endometriosis requiring surgery, Abubakar was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Abubakar was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in February. The surgeon at Abuja Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short.
my husband has been in and out of Abuja Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Abubakar 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Abubakar won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $420
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55
• Post-operative medication: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $85
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Chioma
- due date
- 2025-05-14
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Los Angeles
Best of luck, Chioma. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Onitsha donated after I showed her your page.
Sending love, Chioma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!
Stay strong, Chioma. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Chioma. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Thinking of you, Chioma. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Wishing you peace, Chioma. I hope things turn around soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Love from Nottingham
I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Abuja
You're not alone, Chioma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Machakos this morning.
Sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Quezon City
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Love from Accra.
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dallas.
Hope it all works out, Chioma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Setagaya.