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Help me pay for cataract surgery at Zaria General Hospital
Usman needs cataract surgery at Zaria General Hospital and the family is $900 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In June I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Zaria General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $900 short.
Doctors at Zaria General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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: $420
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $240
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-09-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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So sorry you're going through this, Usman. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. God bless
Keep going, Usman. Your post was clear and honest
Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Kraków.