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Surgery fund for Nadia: spinal decompression surgery in Soweto

After gallstones with repeated infections, Nadia was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇿🇦 South Africa1,669 views
Nadia Molefe
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Soweto
In February I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Soweto Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,850 short. Doctors at Soweto Orthopedic Institute told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 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 $1,850 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $480 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $940 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Physiotherapy sessions: $195 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-04-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Nadia

  1. 37% there. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($290). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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  • Henri Le Gall 🇫🇷 · $62.50

    “Hope things get better. Been where you're, it gets better. - Marseille”

  • Prince Benjamin Owusu 🇬🇭 · $60
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Nadia all day after reading this. - Salem”

  • Khalid Kamran Jatoi 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $20
  • Nadia Salma Jaber 🇲🇦 · $10

    “Hope the May deadline works out. - Marrakesh”

  • Rowena T. Enriquez 🇵🇭 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $72
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $47
  • Ashok Naresh Newar 🇳🇵 · $10

    “All the best. Hope the May deadline works out. - Kathmandu”

  • Rima Runa Ahmed 🇧🇩 · $20
  • Lucy M. Wheeler 🇺🇸 · $5

    “My neighbor told me about this one. - Sacramento”

  • Anonymous 🇦🇷 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $55.50

    “Only $56 but hope it helps. - Üsküdar”

  • Nneka Daramola 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Ikeja”

  • Yolanda D. Delgado 🇺🇸 · $61.50
  • Nneka Funmilayo Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Kano”

  • Amelia C. Kelley 🇦🇺 · $10

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Nadia all day after reading this.”

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  • Hae-won Eun-kyung ChoID verified

    sending strength. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. God bless.

    • Salim Kiprop Simiyu

      You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Love from Tallahassee

      • Lei Hang Ma

        hope it all works out, Nadia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours.

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