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Surgery fund for Ceren: ACL reconstruction in Kadıköy
After a cleft palate needing repair, Ceren was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇹🇷 Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye1,561 views
Ceren was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in October. The surgeon at Kadıköy University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,850 short.
my mother has been in and out of Kadıköy University Hospital since October. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,300 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ceren struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Ceren 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 $1,850 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $830
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $950
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Cem
- due date
- 2026-01-14
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Cem
We're at 72% thanks to 15 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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how is Ceren doing now?
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Kadıköy.
Wishing you the best, Cem. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ceren?
you're not alone, Cem. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Wishing Ceren a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Nottingham.
Sending good thoughts, Cem. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours.