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Burak's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Burak needs knee replacement surgery at Kadıköy University Hospital and the family is $1,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇹🇷 Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye2,817 views
Burak Emre Özdemir
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Kadıköy
In September I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Kadıköy University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,800 short. Doctors at Kadıköy University Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $640 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $760 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,226 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Mariana L. SolísPhoto verified

    stay strong, Burak. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

    • Lester K. Gonzales

      Sending good thoughts. Wishing Burak a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope November is when things finally get easier

      • Ramon G. Rodriguez

        Stay strong, Burak. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

        • Daria Diana SavchenkoPhoto verified

          Keep going, Burak. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Ikeja

          • Ifeanyi Kingsley QuadriID verified

            You're not alone, Burak. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

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