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Obiageli's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Obiageli needs knee replacement surgery at Epe Regional Medical Center and the family is $900 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇬 106088, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria1,123 views
Modupe Jumoke Ogunbanjo
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Epe
Obiageli was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in December. The surgeon at Epe Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Epe Regional Medical Center since December. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Obiageli 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Obiageli won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $230 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Modupe
due date
2026-02-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Modupe

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($299 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($155). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $130 raised so far (14%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Elias R. BlackQuestion

    how is Obiageli doing now?

    • Addison Shaw

      Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Epe.

      • Karim Nasser Badawi

        Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best

        $473 raised of $900

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