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Samira's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Samira needs emergency hernia repair at Saint Matthew Hospital and the family is $3,650 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇦🇺 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia636 views
Samira Nadia Abdallah
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Parramatta
In November I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,650 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $3,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Physiotherapy sessions: $410 • Post-operative medication: $340 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2025-02-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Samira

  1. Quick update: $40 raised so far (1%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Parramatta: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 0% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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    “Hope the March deadline works out. - Kazan”

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3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Monique Sophie Dubois🇫🇷Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Waylon T. Dominguez🇨🇦Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Werner Frank Schulte🇩🇪Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Lipi Fatema Mia🇧🇩Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Mercedes A. Villalobos🇲🇽Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Emil Olofsson

    sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Parramatta

    $287 raised of $3,650

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