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Cataract surgery for Okechukwu: covering what insurance won't

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Okechukwu was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Danjuma Kunle Nwosu
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Lagos
Okechukwu was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Lagos University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,100 short. my brother has been in and out of Lagos University Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Okechukwu struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 5 weeks. During that time Okechukwu won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $560 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-11-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($456). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Rizky Ilham Firmansyah

    Good luck. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

    • Julia Woods

      Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

      • Luciana Pereira

        Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Khadija Aisha Daramola

          Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Lagos.

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            Stay strong, Danjuma. Hope you get there

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