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Surgery fund for Adjoa: cataract surgery in Accra

Adjoa needs cataract surgery at Saint Luke Hospital and the family is $900 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Georgina Twum
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Adjoa was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in November. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for March. 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 $900 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since November. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without cataract 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, Adjoa struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Adjoa won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: โ€ข Hospital stay (2 nights): $440 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $45 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-02-06
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Adjoa.

    • Georgina TwumOwnerAnswer

      Hospital stay (2 nights) is $440 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Sending good thoughts, Georgina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Accra.

    • Stay strong, Georgina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 8 people at work. Blessings.

      • best of luck. Get well soon. God bless.

        • how is Adjoa doing now?

          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Kozhikode.

            • rooting for you, Georgina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

              • thinking of you, Georgina. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Tucson this morning. Greetings from Tucson

                • is there anything that isn't money that would help Adjoa?

                  • Georgina TwumOwnerAnswer

                    Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (2 nights), advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

                • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 28 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                  • Thinking of you. Wishing Adjoa a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                    • Daniel Athumani LyimoPhoto verified

                      wishing you the best. Wishing Adjoa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Hubballi so I could bring a meal. God bless.

                      • wishing you the best, Georgina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                        • Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 8 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Aurangabad

                          • Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Timiศ™oara so I could bring a meal!

                            • Diana Adjoa KumiPhoto verified

                              Hope things get better soon, Georgina. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

                              • Hope it all works out. Get well soon. All the best.

                                • praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Derry so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Austin

                                  • sending good thoughts, Georgina. Hope the doctors have good news. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                                    • Good luck, Georgina. Your post was clear and honest. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Dundee

                                      • Hope you get there. My neighbor in Mekelle donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                                        • you're not alone, Georgina. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.

                                          • Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Accra

                                            • You're not alone, Georgina. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                                              • You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. God bless

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