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Septoplasty for Bola: covering what insurance won't

Bola needs septoplasty at Ikeja General Hospital and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇳🇬 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria1,988 views
Bola Vivian Obi
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Ikeja
In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Ikeja General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Ikeja General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 Every share and every dollar helps. - Bola
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Madina but we're thinking of you

    • Good luck, Bola. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      • Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Berlin but we're thinking of you. God bless.

        • Gifty KumiQuestion

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

          • Bola Vivian ObiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Sure. The biggest one is travel and lodging for the family, $45. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

        • I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 36 people at work. Take care.

          • Wishing Bola a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

            • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal.

              • Thinking of you, Bola. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update

                • This could happen to any of us. Love from Hamilton.

                  • rooting for you, Bola. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 15 people at work.

                    • Stay strong, Bola. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                      • Sending good thoughts, Bola. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                        • hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                          • stay strong, Bola. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Gazipur so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Bola. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Mapo this morning. Greetings from Mapo.

                              • Thinking of you, Bola. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                                • Wishing you peace, Bola. Hope you get there. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Ikeja.

                                  • Wishing you peace, Bola. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

                                    • hang in there, Bola. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne

                                      • Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

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