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ACL reconstruction for Waweru: covering what insurance won't
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Waweru was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,816 views
Waweru was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in November. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,150 short.
my son has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since November. 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 $1,650 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Waweru 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 6 weeks. During that time Waweru 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: $480
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $350
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $85
• Travel and lodging for the family: $100
With deep gratitude,
Auma
- due date
- 2026-02-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Stay strong, Auma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Looking forward to the next update. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
praying for you, Auma. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Nairobi.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Love from Southampton.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Sherbrooke.
you're not alone, Auma. Hope you get there
Sending good thoughts, Auma. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Paarl.