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Milon's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a cleft palate needing repair, Milon was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Milon was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at Comilla General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $700 short.
my son has been in and out of Comilla General Hospital since May. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Milon struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Milon won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $700 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $85
• Travel and lodging for the family: $60
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $170
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $335
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Lamia
- due date
- 2026-09-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Rio de Janeiro.
You're not alone, Lamia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together.
so sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. After 15 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Olinda.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Milon?
Thank you. If you're in Comilla I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Stay strong, Lamia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
How is Milon doing now?
Thinking of you, Lamia. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Thinking of you, Lamia. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Comilla.
So sorry you're going through this, Lamia. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Lamia. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
praying for you. Wishing Milon a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Praying for you, Lamia. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. God bless