June 15, 2016
Tibesigwa is 52-years-old and a mother of six from Uganda. She separated with her husband nine years ago. She stays at her father’s house together with her last born, who is 12-years-old. Tibesigwa doesn’t have a piece of land of her own; she cultivates food on her father’s piece of land mostly for feeding. She doesn’t have any source of income.
Tibesigwa has had abdominal pain and intermittent bleeding for the past 12 years. In the past six months, she has had continuous bleeding. She feels as if her abdomen is swollen and full. Tibesigwa has visited a hospital several times and has always been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She was advised to have surgery, but she could not raise money for her treatment. Due to pain and bleeding, she is unable to bend and currently she is in bed most of the time, unable to do any work.
For $250, Tibesigwa will have total abdominal hysterectomy surgery to remove her uterus. After surgery, she hopes to regain her strength, resume digging and plans to look for money to start a small business so that she can be able to support herself.
Tibesigwa is 52-years-old and a mother of six from Uganda. She separated with her husband nine years ago. She stays at her father’s house to...
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August 20, 2016
Tibesigwa received surgery to treat her uterine fibroids.
Tibesigwa’s total abdominal hysterectomy was a success. There is no more risk of anemia due to bleeding. After recovery, she will be able to bend normally and do all her work. She was discharged and is expected to make a full recovery.
“I feel much better although I have pain on the operation area,” Tibesigwa shared. “I am excited about recovering and living without abdominal pain and bleeding. I have six children; five of them don’t live with me. In the past months when they’ve been coming to visit me they have always found me in bed. When I recover they will find me up or even working. I am sure this will give them joy. Thank you very much for the help you’ve given me. God bless you abundantly.”
Tibesigwa’s total abdominal hysterectomy was a success. There is no more risk of anemia due to bleeding. After recovery, she will be able to...
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