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

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $900 of the cost.

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Olumide Adewale Alabi
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Lagos
In March I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Lagos Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Lagos Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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: $500 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $190 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $15 Thank you so much. - Olumide
due date
2026-06-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Olumide

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($100 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Olumide

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Olumide

  3. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($25). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.

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  • Kylie Peters 🇬🇧 · $30

    “Sending love. Thought of Olumide all day after reading this. - Leeds”

  • Runa Mim Ahmed 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Hadi Fadi Hussein 🇸🇦 · $25

    “God bless. Thought of Olumide all day after reading this. - Dammam”

  • Matthew G. Fitzgerald 🇨🇦 · $25

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    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Leonid Alexander Lebedev

    rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Mumbai.

    • Fábio João Ribeiro

      Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope May is when things finally get easier.

      • Gregory Dixon

        So sorry you're going through this, Olumide. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

        • Rima Basma Mansour

          Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 40 people at work. God bless!

          • Ariana Lynch

            So sorry you're going through this, Olumide. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Take care.

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