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Surgery fund for Kemi: knee replacement surgery in Abuja

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Kemi was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇳🇬 Abuja, Abuja FCT, Nigeria520 views
Kemi Chidinma Lawal
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Abuja
In February I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $900, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Kemi
due date
2026-05-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Kemi

  1. Quick update: $412 raised so far (92%). the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($181 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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