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Surgery fund for Wunmi: cataract surgery in Ibadan

A scheduled cataract surgery in June is out of reach without help covering $1,100 of the cost.

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Wunmi Ngozika Danjuma
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Ibadan
In March I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Ibadan Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Ibadan Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Thanks for being kind about this. - Wunmi
due date
2025-05-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Wunmi

  1. Quick update: $512 raised so far (47%). I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Ibadan: I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.

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  • Weston H. Ortiz

    Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from San Diego

    • Zvi Nir Carmi

      thinking of you and your family, Wunmi. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

      • Vanessa J. AquinoID verified

        Best of luck, Wunmi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Ibadan.

        • Ritu C. Soni

          Rooting for you, Wunmi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

          • Kaylee F. Lucas

            Thinking of you and your family, Wunmi. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Ibadan.

            $677 raised of $1,100

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