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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Akello: covering what insurance won't
After a herniated spinal disc, Akello was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇹🇿 Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania879 views
In January I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Arusha Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,000 short.
Doctors at Arusha Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 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 6 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480
• Physiotherapy sessions: $60
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $400
• Travel and lodging for the family: $60
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Akello
- due date
- 2026-04-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Akello
Quick update: $137 raised so far (14%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($27 in total) I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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- Mateo F. Urbina 🇪🇸 · $8
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Akello
It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $480, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Hang in there, Akello. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Arusha.
Thinking of you, Akello. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Moscow.