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Surgery fund for Musyoka: knee replacement surgery in Kampala

After a large ovarian cyst, Musyoka was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇬 Kampala, Central Region, Uganda919 views
Beatrice Hellen Okello
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Kampala
Musyoka was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Kampala Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $750 short. my husband has been in and out of Kampala Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Musyoka struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Musyoka won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $415 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-11-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Beatrice

  1. Quick update: $65 raised so far (9%). I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Beatrice

  2. 4% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you. - Beatrice

  3. 1% there. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Sachiko YamaguchiID verifiedPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Beatrice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

    • Olumide Bolaji Chukwu

      Wishing you the best, Beatrice. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

      • Camila S. RodríguezQuestionPhoto verified

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Musyoka.

        • Beatrice Hellen OkelloOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is post-operative medication, $25. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

      • Hendra Zulkifli PermanaPhoto verified

        You're not alone, Beatrice. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

        • Renata N. Vásquez

          Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours.

          • Wendy J. RiosID verified

            Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Kampala!

            $136 raised of $750

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