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Damilola's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Damilola needs hip replacement surgery at Ikeja General Hospital and the family is $900 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇳🇬 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria523 views
In May I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Ikeja General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $900 short.
Doctors at Ikeja General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $900 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $195
• Physiotherapy sessions: $120
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-08-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Damilola
Quick update: $195 raised so far (22%). the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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You're not alone, Damilola. Get well soon. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in New Delhi but we're thinking of you.
Stay strong, Damilola. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Gqeberha.
wishing you peace, Damilola. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Take care. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
hope things get better soon. Wishing Damilola a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Ikeja.
Take care, Damilola. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Ikeja.
Sending good thoughts. Wishing Damilola a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 21 people at work. Greetings from Birmingham
Hang in there, Damilola. Hope this works out for you. God bless.