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Help me pay for hip replacement surgery at Jimma Orthopedic Institute

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $850 of the cost.

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Tesfaye Girma Gebre
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Jimma
In February I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Jimma Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Jimma Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 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 6 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $240 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $30 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $15 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Tesfaye
due date
2026-04-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Tesfaye

  1. Quick update: $723 raised so far (85%). the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Jimma: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 21% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Madushan DissanayakeQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tesfaye!

    • Tesfaye Girma GebreOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $440. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Michael Henry Okoro

    Wishing Tesfaye a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

    • Folake Juliet AfolabiQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tesfaye?

      • Hazel Gonzalez

        take care. Get well soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

        • Hendrik B. Ndlovu

          Take care, Tesfaye. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Jimma

          • Vikas B. Rathore

            You're not alone, Tesfaye. Wishing Tesfaye a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

            • Haris Zulkifli Permana

              Hope it all works out, Tesfaye. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.

              $988.50 raised of $850

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