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Tayo's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Tayo needs knee replacement surgery at Saint Joseph Hospital and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,155 views
Tayo was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in July. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $600 short.
my husband has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since July. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Tayo struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Tayo won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $600 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $420
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Travel and lodging for the family: $95
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-09-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Best of luck, Nnamdi. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tayo!
This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Guarulhos.
Get well soon. Greetings from Corpus Christi.
Thinking of you, Nnamdi. Hope this works out for you. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
Thinking of you, Nnamdi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.