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

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Sabina was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇧🇩 Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh1,203 views
Sabina Nusrat Rashid
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In October I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 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. 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 $900 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $420 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2025-01-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sabina

  1. Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($295). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 10 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Divya L. Negi

    Rooting for you, Sabina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

    • Priya Tamanna Sarker

      Hope things get better soon, Sabina. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Naveen S. Bisht

        Rooting for you, Sabina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Cian D. Kane

          Hope it all works out, Sabina. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Manila but we're thinking of you.

          • Cristiane Letícia Alves

            Praying for you, Sabina. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Busan.

            • Pamela E. Freeman

              Hang in there, Sabina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

              • Yu Rui Yang

                Sending love. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Cairo

                • Marcos Lucas Fernandes

                  So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Sabina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.

                  • Salim Peter Tumusiime

                    Hope it all works out, Sabina. I hope things turn around soon.

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