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Aleena's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled cataract surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $450 of the cost.

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Aleena Mahnoor Malik
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Islamabad
In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Islamabad Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Islamabad Orthopedic Institute told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250 • Post-operative medication: $75 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2025-11-15
bill type
Hospital invoice

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    “Take care of yourselves. Small amount but sent with love. - Bacoor”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Aleena all day after reading this. - Quetta”

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  • wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Jimma so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Islamabad.

    • Praying for you, Aleena. Get well soon. Blessings.

      • Miguel S. MedinaID verified

        Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bonny!

        $108 raised of $450

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