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Help me pay for septoplasty at Lagos General Hospital
A scheduled septoplasty in May is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.
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In March I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Lagos General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,000 short.
Doctors at Lagos General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant 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 work a full shift 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 $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $520
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35
• Post-operative medication: $45
• Physiotherapy sessions: $120
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2025-05-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Dayo
Small update. $232 so far, the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($67). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.
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- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $75
- Rey P. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $50
- Stella E. Chavez 🇬🇧 · $25
- Elaine Cristiane Siqueira 🇧🇷 · $20
“You got this. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Rio de Janeiro”
- Andrew Thomas 🇺🇸 · $20
“Keep your head up. Thought of Dayo all day after reading this. - Scranton”
- Cherry K. Salazar 🇵🇭 · $14.50
- Volodymyr Yuri Komarov 🇺🇦 · $11.50
“Praying for you. Thought of Dayo all day after reading this.”
- Arturo K. Cordero 🇺🇸 · $10
- Gonzalo T. Quintero 🇲🇽 · $7
“Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Xalapa”
- Bianca Fernanda Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $5.50
- Nur Putri Sitompul 🇮🇩 · $5
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You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Dayo. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Lagos.
Sending strength, Dayo. Shared this with my family. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Lagos.
Sending strength, Dayo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Lagos.
Rooting for you, Dayo. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Novosibirsk
Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Kochi.