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Nida's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Nida was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan752 views
In April I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Lahore General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $300 short.
Doctors at Lahore General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $300 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $165
• Physiotherapy sessions: $75
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-05-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Rooting for you, Nida. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Sending strength, Nida. Wishing Nida a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!
Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Vigo but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Vigo.
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together!
shared this with my family. We're a small family in Lagos but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Sending strength, Nida. Your post was clear and honest!