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Spinal decompression surgery for Bakari: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in July is out of reach without help covering $1,500 of the cost.

🇰🇪 Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya1,249 views

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In April I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Eldoret Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,500 short. Doctors at Eldoret Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $630 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thank you for reading my story. - Bakari

due date: 2026-06-30
bill type: Hospital invoice

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Updates from Bakari

Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($379). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.
Update from Eldoret: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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