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Knee replacement surgery for Kwame: covering what insurance won't

Kwame needs knee replacement surgery at Accra Orthopedic Institute and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇬🇭 Greater Accra, Ghana409 views
Diana Ama Danso
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Accra
Kwame was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in July. The surgeon at Accra Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $600 short. my husband has been in and out of Accra Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kwame struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Kwame won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $455 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2024-10-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Fadi Qasim Ismail

    rooting for you, Diana. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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