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Help me pay for hip replacement surgery at Tema Regional Medical Center

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Akua was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Akua Irene Annan
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In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Tema Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,550, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Tema Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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 $1,150 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $530 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-09-27
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Akua

  1. Quick update: $568 raised so far (49%). the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. - Akua

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