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Surgery fund for Hassan: emergency hernia repair in Karachi
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Hassan was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $750 short.
Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 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 $750 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $40
• Physiotherapy sessions: $50
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $320
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50
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- Hassan
- due date
- 2026-09-23
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 12 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
You're not alone, Hassan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
hope things get better soon, Hassan. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Thiruvananthapuram but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Hang in there, Hassan. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Karachi