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Hip replacement surgery for Wegayehu: covering what insurance won't
Wegayehu needs hip replacement surgery at Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia714 views
Wegayehu was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $800 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Addis Ababa Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Wegayehu 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Wegayehu won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $800 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70
• Post-operative medication: $20
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $310
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400
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- 2026-11-25
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- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there, Bethlehem. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Addis Ababa
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about pre-operative tests and imaging, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wegayehu
Sending love, Bethlehem. I hope things turn around soon
Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Love from São Paulo.
Thinking of you, Bethlehem. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Thinking of you and your family, Bethlehem. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.