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Surgery fund for Amanuel: emergency hernia repair in Bahir Dar

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Amanuel was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Rahel Shiferaw
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Bahir Dar
Amanuel was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in November. The surgeon at Bahir Dar Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $350 short. my son has been in and out of Bahir Dar Regional Medical Center since November. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Amanuel 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 10 weeks. During that time Amanuel 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 $350 goes: โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $220 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $30 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-02-22
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • is March a hard date?

    • Rahel ShiferawOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Still March. I'll post here if that changes. Ask me anything else.

  • gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Peshawar.

    • Masud Anisur MiaQuestionID verifiedPhoto verified

      any update on how things are going in Bahir Dar?

      • Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. We're a small family in Warangal but we're thinking of you!

        • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

          • Rooting for you. Wishing Amanuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery

            • get well soon. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless.

              • Praying for you, Rahel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 27 people at work. Greetings from Gazipur.

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