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Surgery fund for Kioko: palate reconstruction surgery in Kasarani
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Kioko was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya963 views
Kioko was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in November. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,100 short.
my son has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since November. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Kioko 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Kioko won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $360
• Physiotherapy sessions: $80
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $575
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-01-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kioko?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about pre-operative tests and imaging, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. Greetings from Madrid.
You're not alone, Kato. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Kato. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.