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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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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
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- 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