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Surgery fund for Onur: a craniotomy in Üsküdar

After gallstones with repeated infections, Onur was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Onur Kemal Şen
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Üsküdar
In July I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Üsküdar Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,550, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,050 short. Doctors at Üsküdar Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 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 $2,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $740 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $790 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 • Post-operative medication: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Onur
due date
2025-11-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Onur

  1. We're at 24% thanks to 12 of you. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. More news soon.

  2. We're at 18% thanks to 8 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Andrei Leonid Frolov

    Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Nuremberg.

    • Grace Haynes

      Hope things get better soon, Onur. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Üsküdar!

      • Robbert Johan De Bruin

        Hope things get better soon, Onur. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

        • Leah F. Knight

          Thanks for sharing this, Onur. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • Hussein Hatem Darwish

            Sending strength, Onur. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

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