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Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Awka Community Hospital

After a large ovarian cyst, Nkechi was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Nkechi Zainab Lawal
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Awka
In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Awka Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Awka Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 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. 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 $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $30 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Nkechi
due date
2026-11-22
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Awka!

    • Thank you. If you're in Awka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Good luck. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Duque de Caxias this morning

    • you're not alone, Nkechi. Shared this with my family.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Nkechi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Coatzacoalcos

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