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Otieno's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Otieno needs valve repair surgery at Kakamega University Hospital and the family is $1,200 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Otieno was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Kakamega University Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,200 short.
my son has been in and out of Kakamega University Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without valve repair surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Otieno struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Otieno won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $420
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55
• Post-operative medication: $75
• Physiotherapy sessions: $65
• Travel and lodging for the family: $65
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-11-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Njeri
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($125). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.
- Valentina C. Evans 🇺🇸 · $40
“Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Dallas”
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- Nipa Rina Kabir 🇧🇩 · $25
“God bless. Thought of Otieno all day after reading this.”
- Joshua P. Abad 🇵🇭 · $25
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10
- Kai C. Oliver 🇺🇸 · $5
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Sending love, Njeri. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Rooting for you, Njeri. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Njeri. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Dwarka donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dwarka
Praying for you, Njeri. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Dhaka.