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Unathi's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Unathi was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇿🇦 South Africa641 views
Unathi G. Kruger
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Durban
In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Durban Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $400, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $300 short. Doctors at Durban Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $300 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Unathi
due date
2026-10-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
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