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Septoplasty for Musyoka: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled septoplasty in November is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.
🇰🇪 KenyaPosted Oct 1, 2026833 views
Musyoka was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Kakamega University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short.
my husband has been in and out of Kakamega University Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Musyoka struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Musyoka 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 $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $610
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $195
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $60
• Physiotherapy sessions: $55
• Travel and lodging for the family: $20
With deep gratitude,
Wangari
- due date
- 2026-12-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck. Wishing Musyoka a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Wangari. Wishing Musyoka a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Wangari. Shared this with my family. All the best
Best of luck, Wangari. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Tel Aviv this morning.
Praying for you, Wangari. I hope things turn around soon.
Hope it all works out, Wangari. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Surrey.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
praying for you. Shared this with my family. Love from Nottingham.
Thinking of you, Wangari. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Campinas so I could bring a meal.
best of luck, Wangari. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Erie this morning. Take care.