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Septoplasty for Kehinde: covering what insurance won't
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Kehinde was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇳🇬 810761, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria2,150 views
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Zaria Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,050 short.
Doctors at Zaria Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $1,050 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $430
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Travel and lodging for the family: $40
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending good thoughts, Kehinde. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Prayagraj.
hope this works out for you. Love from Campinas
Hang in there, Kehinde. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Love from Oakland.
Hang in there, Kehinde. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.