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Atim's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in February is out of reach without help covering $650 of the cost.

🇰🇪 Kiambu, Kenya883 views
Atim Ruth Ngowi
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Kikuyu
In November I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Kikuyu Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,100, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Kikuyu Regional Medical Center told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,100 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $650 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $420 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $60 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-01-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Sundar B. Mudaliar

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

    • Eunice Jepkoech MukasaQuestion

      any update on how things are going in Kikuyu?

      • Tika Intan Hidayat

        You're not alone, Atim. It takes guts to ask. Well done

        • Adaeze Lola KaluPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts, Atim. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

          • Prakash H. RamanPhoto verified

            Hang in there, Atim. Wishing Atim a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

            • Ye-jin Min-ji Seo

              Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

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