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Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Likoni University Hospital
After a benign brain tumor, Ouma was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In February I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Likoni University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,900, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,450 short.
Doctors at Likoni University Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,900 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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.
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 $1,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $500
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $640
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110
• Post-operative medication: $60
• Physiotherapy sessions: $110
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-05-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Ouma
We're at 83% thanks to 35 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Update from Likoni: we've started the first stage. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you and your family, Ouma. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Multan.
thinking of you, Ouma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.