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Hip replacement surgery for Qasim: covering what insurance won't

Qasim needs hip replacement surgery at Lahore Community Hospital and the family is $700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Qasim Shahid Zardari
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Lahore
In May I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Lahore Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $880, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Lahore Community Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $880 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Qasim
due date
2026-08-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Qasim

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($482 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($247 in total) I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $272 raised so far (39%). the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Qasim

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Móstoles”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Qasim all day after reading this.”

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    “God bless. Thought of Qasim all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Qasim all day after reading this.”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mendoza”

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    “Thinking of you. Only $218 but hope it helps. - Madurai”

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