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Surgery fund for Sami: cataract surgery in Bakersfield

After a large ovarian cyst, Sami was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Hassan Faisal Zidan
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Bakersfield
Sami was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in July. The surgeon at Bakersfield General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,700 short. my father has been in and out of Bakersfield General Hospital since July. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sami 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Sami 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 $6,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,450 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $630 • Post-operative medication: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. 30% there. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Serenity K. Collins

    Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Maverick Greene

      stay strong, Hassan. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Bakersfield.

      • Sita F. YadavQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sami?

        • Hassan Faisal ZidanOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Thank you. If you're in Bakersfield I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

      • Varun P. SinghAddress verified

        best of luck, Hassan. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Ikeja this morning. Take care.

        • Citlali J. GarcíaPhoto verified

          I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Bakersfield

          • Ali Walid Mourad

            Sending strength, Hassan. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Edson Lucas Gonçalves

              Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

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