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Hip replacement surgery for Chebet: covering what insurance won't
Chebet needs hip replacement surgery at Kasarani General Hospital and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Kasarani General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $600 short.
Doctors at Kasarani General Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $800 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $600 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520
• Post-operative medication: $50
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-09-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Chebet
Update from Kasarani: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Umesh W. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $50
“Sending love. Gave what I could this week. - Bhopal”
- Teresa Giulia Amato 🇮🇹 · $50
- Willow R. Schwartz 🇳🇿 · $100
- Ratna Hani Lie 🇮🇩 · $3
- Varun D. Joshi 🇺🇸 · $34
“Only $34 but hope it helps. - Fresno”
- Okello Tumusiime Kessy 🇺🇬 · $25
- Inès Geneviève Prevost 🇫🇷 · $25
- Pablo T. Fernández 🇨🇴 · $100
- Claire M. Miller 🇺🇸 · $15
- Lily Allen 🇺🇸 · $50
- Yusuf Muhammad Purnomo 🇮🇩 · $100
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Thinking of you and your family, Chebet. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
Hope things get better soon, Chebet. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Jerusalem donated after I showed her your page. Take care!