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ACL reconstruction for Hauwa: covering what insurance won't

After an aortic valve defect, Hauwa was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Chukwuemeka Olumide Lawal
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Ikeja
Hauwa was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in September. The surgeon at Ikeja University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $950 short. my daughter has been in and out of Ikeja University Hospital since September. The doctors say an aortic valve defect 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, Hauwa struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Hauwa 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 $950 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Chukwuemeka
due date
2026-01-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Chukwuemeka

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($118 in total) I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 9% funded and I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Nafula Halima Ssebuliba

    Keep going, Chukwuemeka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you.

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