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Nneka's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Nneka needs valve repair surgery at Saint Elizabeth Hospital and the family is $700 short of the hospital's estimate.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria1,095 views
Nneka Mercy Igwe
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Port Harcourt
In November I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $700 goes: โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $55 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 โ€ข Hospital stay (5 nights): $175 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $95 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Nneka
due date
2026-01-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Liliana N. BanksQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nneka?

    • Nneka Mercy IgweOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Port Harcourt I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Aisha Sarah Omondi

    wishing you the best, Nneka. Get well soon.

    • Raghavan T. Thevar

      hope it all works out, Nneka. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Kediri

      • Anna ZakharovID verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Nneka. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Marseille.

        • Sumon Sajib DuttaQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nneka

          • Nneka Mercy IgweOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is pre-operative tests and imaging, $85. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

        • Grace Aisha Wafula

          You're not alone, Nneka. Get well soon. Blessings.

          • Kamal Saleh

            Sending love. Wishing Nneka a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Thinking of Port Harcourt

            • Luke P. Ortiz

              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Port Harcourt.

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