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Emergency hernia repair for Rami: covering what insurance won't

After gallstones with repeated infections, Rami was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Aisha Farah Habib
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Cairo
Rami was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in October. The surgeon at Cairo University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my father has been in and out of Cairo University Hospital since October. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rami struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 8 weeks. During that time Rami won't be able to walk without help, 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 $850 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $330 I hope life is good to you. - Aisha
due date
2026-02-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Aisha

  1. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($390). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Update from Cairo: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Seyi Kelechi Lawal

    Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. Blessings.

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