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Help Yakubu pay for knee replacement surgery at Epe University Hospital

Yakubu needs knee replacement surgery at Epe University Hospital and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria1,039 views
Okechukwu Isaac Okoro
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Epe
Yakubu was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Epe University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $950 short. my son has been in and out of Epe University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yakubu struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Yakubu won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $340 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-11-21
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Hospital invoice

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  • Sending love, Okechukwu. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

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