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Spinal decompression surgery for Waseem: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in March is out of reach without help covering $300 of the cost.
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Waseem was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in December. The surgeon at Faisalabad Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $600, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $300 short.
my son has been in and out of Faisalabad Community Hospital since December. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $600 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Waseem struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Waseem won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
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: $85
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $140
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-03-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Faisalabad.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Semarang so I could bring a meal.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Faisalabad.
Hope things get better soon, Qasim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
wishing you the best, Qasim. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
sending love, Qasim. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. Love from Narayanganj.
wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
stay strong. Get well soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Nairobi.
Wishing you the best, Qasim. Wishing Waseem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Qasim. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Qasim. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Lahore.