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Surgery fund for Nabirye: septoplasty in Mwanza
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Nabirye was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Nabirye was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in April. The surgeon at Mwanza Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $400 short.
my sister has been in and out of Mwanza Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $800 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Nabirye struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Nabirye 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 $400 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $55
• Physiotherapy sessions: $70
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Travel and lodging for the family: $40
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $190
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-08-22
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Opio
Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($141). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 4% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Sending good thoughts, Opio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Munich so I could bring a meal.
So sorry you're going through this, Opio. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Nuremberg.
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Nabirye a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nabirye
It's all in the list in the story. post-operative medication is the big one at $55, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you and your family, Opio. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Wishing you peace, Opio. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Mwanza.
Keep going, Opio. Wishing Nabirye a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you and your family, Opio. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Sending strength, Opio. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
You're not alone, Opio. I hope things turn around soon. After 21 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Los Angeles
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Burnaby
take care, Opio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings
you're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
hope things get better soon, Opio. Your post was clear and honest.
Best of luck, Opio. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!
Take care, Opio. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nashik.
You're not alone, Opio. Hope you get there
Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Mwanza.
Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope it all works out, Opio. Gave what I could, wish it was more