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Hlengiwe's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Hlengiwe was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa847 views
Hlengiwe Naicker
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Johannesburg
In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Johannesburg University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $930, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Johannesburg University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $930 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $700 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $480 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-11-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Salvador G. Díaz

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Gondar this morning

    • Sandra Elaine Figueiredo

      Hang in there, Hlengiwe. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

      • Bo Kai Liang

        Thanks for sharing this, Hlengiwe. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Johannesburg.

        • Rafiq Faruk SultanaID verified

          you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.

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