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Rukhsar's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Rukhsar was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In November I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $850 short.
Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 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 $850 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $330
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40
• Travel and lodging for the family: $20
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-01-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Rukhsar
Update from Sukkur: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Rukhsar
Wanted to say thank you properly. 9% funded and the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.
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Stay strong, Rukhsar. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
Wishing you peace, Rukhsar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending good thoughts, Rukhsar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 8 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Kharkiv.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Sukkur.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital stay (2 nights), advice is welcome too.
Wishing you the best, Rukhsar. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 20 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Accra donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
get well soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 14 people at work. God bless.