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Kiptoo's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in May is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.

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Rashidi David Hamisi
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Kikuyu
Kiptoo was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in February. The surgeon at Kikuyu Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,050 short. my father has been in and out of Kikuyu Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kiptoo struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Kiptoo won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $560 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $340 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Rashidi
due date
2024-03-30
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Rashidi

  1. Small update. $299 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($260). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 24% thanks to 1 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Henry Daniel Opoku 🇬🇭 · $100

    “All the best. Thought of Kiptoo all day after reading this.”

  • Maryam Sara Siddiqui 🇪🇬 · $80
  • Małgorzata Barbara Stępień 🇵🇱 · $39
  • Duha Zainab Metwally 🇲🇦 · $10

    “Every little bit. Thought of Kiptoo all day after reading this. - Casablanca”

  • Rocío H. Fuentes 🇪🇸 · $250

    “Be well. Hope the April deadline works out. - Valencia”

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  • Beverley Hylton🇯🇲Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Amazing support system

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Zoé Pauline David

    Hope things get better soon, Rashidi. Get well soon. Greetings from Konya.

    • Sagar Manoj Rai

      hope it all works out, Rashidi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

      • Oskar Mikael BengtssonPhoto verified

        take care. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

        • Hazel L. Walker

          Wishing you peace, Rashidi. Hope the doctors have good news

          $479 raised of $1,050

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