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Help Mekonnen pay for valve repair surgery at Addis Ababa Community Hospital
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Mekonnen was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Mekonnen was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in October. The surgeon at Addis Ababa Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $670, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $500 short.
my son has been in and out of Addis Ababa Community Hospital since October. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $670 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Mekonnen struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Mekonnen won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $500 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $75
• Travel and lodging for the family: $50
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55
• Post-operative medication: $20
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $300
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Almaz
- due date
- 2026-01-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from San Francisco.
Thinking of you and your family, Almaz. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Best of luck, Almaz. Wishing Mekonnen a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Love from Thủ Đức.
Take care, Almaz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Surat donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Surat.
Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
Keep going, Almaz. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Wudil.
Thinking of you, Almaz. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Stay strong, Almaz. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Almaz. Get well soon. Blessings.