Surgery fund for Haider: emergency hernia repair in Rawalpindi

Haider was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $800 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Haider struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Haider won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. 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 $800 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Farah