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Shakil's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a herniated spinal disc, Shakil was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Shakil Sumon Begum
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Dhaka
In January I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $690, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $690 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $195 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $215 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-04-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Shakil

  1. Small update. $309 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($115). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Cincinnati”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $19 but hope it helps. - Lahore”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Mansoura”

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    “You got this. Thought of Shakil all day after reading this. - Córdoba”

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

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  • Dina Dalia Aziz

    Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Nagpur donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

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