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

Nafula needs knee replacement surgery at Kasarani University Hospital and the family is $1,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Nafula Beatrice Bakari
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Kasarani
In June I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Kasarani University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Kasarani University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,700 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Nafula

  1. Quick update: $678 raised so far (56%). the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($303). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $179 so far, I made the first payment toward post-operative medication.

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    “Get well soon. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Kraków”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Nafula all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Nafula all day after reading this. - Contagem”

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    “Get well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Christchurch”

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  • Shireen B. VenterPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Nafula. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Leeds.

    • Lertchai Dusit SaetangPhoto verified

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

      $1,266 raised of $1,200

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