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Sumbal's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Sumbal was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Mardan Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $600 short.
Doctors at Mardan Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $600 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $170
• Physiotherapy sessions: $35
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-11-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength, Sumbal. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Mardan donated after I showed her your page. Love from Mardan.
Wishing Sumbal a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Tangier.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Mardan!
You're not alone, Sumbal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.