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Hip replacement surgery for Halima: covering what insurance won't
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Halima was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Halima was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Kano Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short.
my mother has been in and out of Kano Community Hospital since May. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Halima 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Halima 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 $850 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $340
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380
• Post-operative medication: $35
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Travel and lodging for the family: $50
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2024-09-11
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
You're not alone, Segun. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
sending love, Segun. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Vitória da Conquista donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Segun. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted!
Hope it all works out. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Take care, Segun. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Cape Town but we're thinking of you. All the best!
Hope it all works out, Segun. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Sending strength. Wishing Halima a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Essen donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Aurangabad