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Cataract surgery for Obinna: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled cataract surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.

🇳🇬 Anambra, Nigeria1,265 views
Obinna Sani Odukoya
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Onitsha
In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Onitsha Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Onitsha Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,000 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $655 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Obinna

  1. We're at 40% thanks to 10 of you. I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 36% funded and the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled.

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