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ACL reconstruction for Ngozika: covering what insurance won't

Ngozika needs ACL reconstruction at Saint Mary Hospital and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria2,217 views
Ngozika Wunmi Ekwueme
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Lagos
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-11-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ngozika

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($285 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Lagos: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Peter Kamau OmondiPhoto verified

    Hope things get better soon, Ngozika. Shared this with my family. Take care

    • Agnieszka Ewa Nowak

      Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bandung.

      • Carmela B. CastroQuestion

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

        • Ngozika Wunmi EkwuemeOwnerAnswer

          Surgeon and anesthesia fees is $450 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.

      • Bruno A. Cabrera

        sending love, Ngozika. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

        • Denise B. Palmer

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Fresno.

          • Manoj M. Chaturvedi

            take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.

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