Nakuru Woman Once Stuck in Hospital Over Delayed SHA Approval Discharged After 3 Surgeries
- After weeks in the hospital and three major surgeries, including traction, total hip replacement, and femur lengthening, Wangeci Alice is finally back home and on the road to recovery
- Her story, which gained national attention after a viral social media plea, led to swift approval from SHA following weeks of silence
- She now faces a four-month healing journey, resting patiently as her bone regrows and her strength slowly returns
Nakuru — After weeks of uncertainty, pain, and delayed medical approvals, Wangeci Alice is finally back home and on the slow road to recovery.
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The Nakuru resident, whose heartfelt social media post recently went viral, has now undergone three successful surgeries and is regaining her strength, step by step.
Why was Wangeci stuck in hospital?
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Wangeci shared the details of her medical journey, which began with her hospital admission on March 28.
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What followed was a long and emotionally draining wait for approval from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The extended delay saw her remain in severe pain as her surgery kept being pushed ahead without explanation.
Her online plea for help triggered a massive response from social media users who shared and amplified her story.
How much was Wangeci's medical bill?
Wangeci’s plight touched the hearts of thousands of Kenyans who mounted pressure until the long-awaited SHA approval of KSh 336,000 was finally granted.
From friends and family to total strangers on the internet, the outpouring of support played a critical role in securing the medical help she desperately needed.
Wangeci clarified that SHA paid for the total hip replacement only, but she added the rest for lengthening her leg.
Now recovering at her home, the sensational Gen Z TikToker reflected on the whirlwind of events that followed.
“I was put on traction for 21 days, then I underwent a total hip replacement, followed by femur lengthening,” she said. “All three surgeries were successful, and I am so grateful to everyone who stood by me and made it possible.”
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Wangeci hoping for better future
Though the surgeries are behind her, the road ahead is still long, as doctors have advised her to rest at home for the next three to four months as her body heals and the bone begins to grow and strengthen.
She remains under close medical observation and follows a strict recovery plan to ensure proper healing and avoid complications.
“I’m still weak, but I’m hopeful,” Wangeci shared. “Some days are better than others, but I’m finally out of the hospital and surrounded by family. That alone has given me so much strength.”
As she continues her recovery at home, Wangeci is filled with gratitude and a deep desire to pay it forward once she is fully healed.
Why Wangeci needed surgery
Wangeci, who had lived with excruciating pain caused by a dislocated hip since birth, had always depended on a crutch due to a 10cm difference between her legs.
The hip replacement and leg lengthening surgeries will correct the anomaly to enable her to walk without orthopaedic legs.
She still faces months of rest and rehabilitation, but she now walks a path paved with hope and second chances.
Her journey is not over, but for the first time in a long while, she is finally walking it with peace of mind.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
