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Eunice's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in November is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Kampala, Central Region, Uganda531 views
Barasa Okello Salim
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Kampala
Eunice was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Kampala Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,050 short. my wife has been in and out of Kampala Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eunice struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Eunice won't be able to drive, 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 $1,050 goes: β€’ Post-operative medication: $45 β€’ Physiotherapy sessions: $105 β€’ Travel and lodging for the family: $35 β€’ Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 β€’ Hospital stay (3 nights): $465 Thanks for being kind about this. - Barasa
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Barasa

  1. Small update. $100 so far, we've started the first stage. - Barasa

  • Taslima Mukherjee πŸ‡§πŸ‡© Β· $5
  • Esther Esther Temba πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Β· $36

    β€œWishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Nakuru”

  • Jamila Maryam Kassem πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦ Β· $100

    β€œGet well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Marrakesh”

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  • Charles D. TranPhoto verified

    Thinking of you, Barasa. Hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

    • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Salem.

      • Rooting for you, Barasa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

        • Praying for you, Barasa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 37 people at work. Take care

          • Rooting for you, Barasa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

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