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ACL reconstruction for Abubakar: covering what insurance won't
Abubakar needs ACL reconstruction at Epe Orthopedic Institute and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇳🇬 Epe, Lagos, Nigeria2,942 views
Abubakar was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Epe Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short.
my husband has been in and out of Epe Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Abubakar struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Abubakar won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $390
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Physiotherapy sessions: $110
• Travel and lodging for the family: $75
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-09-09
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thinking of you, Khadija. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 6 people at work. Greetings from Ahmedabad!
Get well soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Epe
Hope you get there. Thinking of Epe
Sending good thoughts, Khadija. Wishing Abubakar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Riyadh
Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from New Delhi.