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Surgery fund for Rashid: palate reconstruction surgery in Austin
Rashid needs palate reconstruction surgery at Austin Community Hospital and the family is $6,650 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In April I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Austin Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,650 short.
Doctors at Austin Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $6,650 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $780
• Travel and lodging for the family: $540
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,300
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,030
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-07-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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keep going. Wishing Rashid a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Yekaterinburg.
Wishing you the best, Rashid. Get well soon. My neighbor in Manchester donated after I showed her your page. Love from Manchester!
stay strong, Rashid. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.