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Help me pay for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Lagos University Hospital
A scheduled laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in July is out of reach without help covering $250 of the cost.
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In May I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Lagos University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $360, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $250 short.
Doctors at Lagos University Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $360 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $250 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Chidi
- due date
- 2026-08-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Chidi
Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled.
We're at 21% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($37). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. - Chidi
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Wishing you the best, Chidi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Chidi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!
thinking of you, Chidi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together
good luck, Chidi. Wishing Chidi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Lagos
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Heliopolis so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Lagos.
You're not alone, Chidi. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Wishing you the best, Chidi. I hope things turn around soon.
Thanks for sharing this, Chidi. Hope this works out for you.
Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Surakarta.
Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Kyiv
Hang in there, Chidi. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.