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Surgery fund for Rima: gallbladder removal in Zagazig

Rima needs gallbladder removal at Zagazig Orthopedic Institute and the family is $850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Lina Iman Zaki
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Zagazig
Rima was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in July. The surgeon at Zagazig Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $850 short. my mother has been in and out of Zagazig Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rima struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Rima won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $240 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $375 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-29
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rima!

    • Lina Iman ZakiOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is hospital stay (2 nights), $240. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Thinking of you, Lina. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. Thinking of Zagazig

    • Shared it with a few friends. Love from Shinjuku.

      • Get well soon. Love from Addis Ababa.

        • Sending good thoughts, Lina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

          • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Cairo.

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