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Endale's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled cataract surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $900 of the cost.

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1,275 views
Endale Yonas Tadesse
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Addis Ababa
In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Addis Ababa Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Addis Ababa Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a retail assistant, 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 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 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $420 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Thank you for reading my story. - Endale
due date
2026-10-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Maverick Hanson

    Best of luck, Endale. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up.

    • Thomas Felix LorenzQuestion

      How is Endale doing now?

      • Maya L. Mitchell

        You're not alone, Endale. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Chloé Sylvie Gonzalez

          Hope this works out for you. After 29 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

          • Khalid Naveed Baig

            Sending love, Endale. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

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