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ACL reconstruction for Samuel: covering what insurance won't

Samuel needs ACL reconstruction at Ikeja Regional Medical Center and the family is $550 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Khadija Yusuf
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Ikeja
Samuel was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Ikeja Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $790, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $550 short. my brother has been in and out of Ikeja Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $790 is more than we can find. While we wait, Samuel struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 8 weeks. During that time Samuel won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Post-operative medication: $55 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($103). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Any update on how things are going in Ikeja?

    • Hope it all works out. Get well soon. Greetings from Munich

      • Hope the doctors have good news. Love from São Paulo

        • Hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care!

          • Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. After 22 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Ikeja

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