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

In April I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Dhaka Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $150 short. Doctors at Dhaka Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant 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 walk without help 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 $150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $20 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 Thanks for being kind about this.