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Surgery fund for Aleena: a craniotomy in Multan
After gallstones with repeated infections, Aleena was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Aleena was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in September. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $950 short.
my sister has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since September. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Aleena struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Aleena won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $950 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $360
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
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- due date
- 2026-12-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Salman
Quick update: $348 raised so far (37%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aleena.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $350. Appreciate you taking the time.
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Lalitpur.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Manchester
Wishing you peace. Wishing Aleena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Greetings from Stellenbosch
take care. Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Hialeah so I could bring a meal. Take care
Rooting for you, Salman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out!