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

Nkechi needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Onitsha Regional Medical Center and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria2,722 views
Uche Kalu
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Onitsha
Nkechi was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Onitsha Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $950 short. my mother has been in and out of Onitsha Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nkechi struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Nkechi won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $950 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $420 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $55 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $45 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Glad we found this place. - Uche
due date
2026-07-04
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • what's already covered and what's the $950 for?

    • Uche KaluOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. surgeon and anesthesia fees comes first ($300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.

  • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nkechi?

      • Uche KaluOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Onitsha I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

    • Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Onitsha

      • who gets the funds, you or the hospital?

        • Uche KaluOwnerAnswer

          I get the payout and then pay the hospital. Every payment goes in the updates. It helps to be asked.

      • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

        • Dustin K. WhitakerAddress verified

          Stay strong. Shared this with my family. After 17 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

            • Stay strong, Uche. Shared it with a few friends. After 23 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Duque de Caxias

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