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Esra's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Esra needs a craniotomy at Istanbul Community Hospital and the family is $1,350 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Esra was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in March. The surgeon at Istanbul Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,350 short.
my mother has been in and out of Istanbul Community Hospital since March. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,700 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Esra struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Esra won't be able to drive, 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 $1,350 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $560
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $660
• Physiotherapy sessions: $85
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
With deep gratitude,
Merve
- due date
- 2026-06-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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hope things get better soon, Merve. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
Wishing you peace, Merve. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Laredo.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Istanbul
Thank you. If you're in Istanbul I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Gondar
You're not alone, Merve. Wishing Esra a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Luxor
Sending strength, Merve. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Istanbul.