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Surgery fund for Chiamaka: a craniotomy in Epe

Chiamaka needs a craniotomy at Epe Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Damilola Comfort Olawale
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Chiamaka was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Epe Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,000 short. my wife has been in and out of Epe Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chiamaka 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. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Chiamaka 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 $1,000 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $45 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-08-19
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Da Nang.

    • Wishing you peace, Damilola. Hope you get there. God bless

      • Take care, Damilola. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

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