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Surgery fund for Peter: emergency hernia repair in Dar es Salaam
After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Peter was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Peter was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in January. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short.
my son has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since January. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee 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, Peter struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Peter won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $800 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $85
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250
• Travel and lodging for the family: $35
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $350
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-03-16
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Cologne but we're thinking of you. Take care
This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Dar es Salaam
So sorry you're going through this, Salim. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.
hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Quezon City.