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A craniotomy for Walid: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in September is out of reach without help covering $4,850 of the cost.

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Yasmin Amira Zerrouki
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Jeddah
Walid was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Jeddah Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,850 short. my husband has been in and out of Jeddah Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Walid struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Walid won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $4,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,150 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $195 • Physiotherapy sessions: $590 • Travel and lodging for the family: $170 Glad we found this place. - Yasmin
due date
2026-09-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Sapna E. Saxena

    sending good thoughts, Yasmin. Shared it with a few friends. After 20 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Manal Nour Nasser

      Thinking of you, Yasmin. Hope this works out for you

      • Aiden A. MasonID verified

        Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Jeddah

        • Sri Hani Kurniawan

          Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Soweto donated after I showed her your page!

          • Kwesi Kwesi Zakaria

            Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

            • Jonathan J. GarciaID verified

              Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Luxor but we're thinking of you. God bless.

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