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Surgery fund for Wondimu: palate reconstruction surgery in Hawassa

Wondimu needs palate reconstruction surgery at Hawassa Community Hospital and the family is $1,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Rahel Meseret Girma
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Hawassa
Wondimu was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Hawassa Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Hawassa Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Wondimu struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 4 weeks. During that time Wondimu won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Post-operative medication: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $475 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Rahel
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Everett R. NavarroQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Wondimu?

    • Zubby Chidi PopoolaPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Rahel. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Princess D. Valdez

        Rooting for you, Rahel. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

        • Naveen H. Chaturvedi

          Wishing you the best, Rahel. Wishing Wondimu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

          • Meltem Melek SarıQuestionPhoto verified

            is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wondimu.

            • Rahel Meseret GirmaOwnerAnswer

              It's all in the list in the story. post-operative medication is the big one at $50, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

          • Gopal H. Ramachandran

            Stay strong, Rahel. Wishing Wondimu a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

            • Ha-joon Tae-yang Do

              Thinking of you and your family, Rahel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

              • Mugisha Kioko Rashidi

                Best of luck, Rahel. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

                • Lucas Mikael Dahlberg

                  keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from New Delhi.

                  • Javeria Sana GillID verified

                    Stay strong, Rahel. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. All the best.

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