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Help Ruth pay for emergency hernia repair at Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in January is out of reach without help covering $550 of the cost.

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Mekonnen Regassa
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Addis Ababa
Ruth was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in November. The surgeon at Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $790, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $550 short. my sister has been in and out of Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute since November. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $790 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ruth struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Ruth won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Physiotherapy sessions: $35 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-02-10
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • this could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together.

    • Wishing you the best, Mekonnen. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • thinking of you and your family, Mekonnen. Hope the doctors have good news.

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