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Nomsa's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Nomsa needs palate reconstruction surgery at Soweto Community Hospital and the family is $1,050 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇿🇦 South Africa1,661 views
Aisha A. Khumalo
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Soweto
Nomsa was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in January. The surgeon at Soweto Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,050 short. my mother has been in and out of Soweto Community Hospital since January. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nomsa struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Nomsa won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,050 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-04-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Aisha

  1. Update from Soweto: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $151 raised so far (14%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $121 raised so far (11%). the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Rocío C. Treviño

    Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Soweto

    $376 raised of $1,050

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