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Septoplasty for Jahid: covering what insurance won't

Jahid needs septoplasty at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $650 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Jahid Rafiq Kabir
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Dhaka
In May I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $870, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $870 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $200 • Post-operative medication: $20 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-07-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jahid

  1. Thank you all. We're at 70% now ($458). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($263). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. 29% there. I made the first payment toward hospital stay. Thank you.

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  • Saad Rizwan Naqvi

    Thanks for sharing this, Jahid. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Ikeja.

    • Anisur Mahin Majumder

      Hang in there, Jahid. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in La Plata donated after I showed her your page

      • Sônia Tatiane Lima

        So sorry you're going through this, Jahid. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Enugu

        • Mugisha Peter WekesaPhoto verified

          Sending strength, Jahid. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Gayathri S. Raman

            Thinking of you, Jahid. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Dhaka.

            • Tayo Paul Fashola

              Best of luck, Jahid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Take care.

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