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Irene's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $800 of the cost.

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Irene Zawadi Mwakyusa
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Kampala
In March I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Kampala Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Kampala Orthopedic Institute told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $800 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $160 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Irene
due date
2026-06-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Gabriele Ursula Haas

    praying for you, Irene. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Kampala.

    • Aurora FioreQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Irene?

      • Irene Zawadi MwakyusaOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Kampala I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Jack G. Jackson

      You're not alone, Irene. Hope this works out for you.

      • Priscila Luana Guimarães

        Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

        • Marisol E. Maldonado

          Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Ogbomosho.

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