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Njoroge's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Njoroge needs gallbladder removal at Naivasha Community Hospital and the family is $1,500 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇰🇪 Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya2,454 views
Njoroge was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in June. The surgeon at Naivasha Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,500 short.
my father has been in and out of Naivasha Community Hospital since June. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Njoroge struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 5 weeks. During that time Njoroge won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $760
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Physiotherapy sessions: $140
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
Glad we found this place.
- Esther
- due date
- 2024-10-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Esther
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($445). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.
We're at 20% thanks to 7 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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“From my family to yours. Thought of Njoroge all day after reading this.”
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“Thought of Njoroge all day after reading this. - Sakai”
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“Every little bit. Been where you're, it gets better. - Freiburg”
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Praying for you, Esther. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Naivasha
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Jaipur
rooting for you, Esther. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 12 people at work.
Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Naivasha.
Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Naivasha.
Wishing you the best, Esther. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.