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Surgery fund for Samira: cataract surgery in Riyadh
Samira needs cataract surgery at Riyadh University Hospital and the family is $3,200 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Samira was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in January. The surgeon at Riyadh University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,200 short.
my wife has been in and out of Riyadh University Hospital since January. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Samira struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Samira 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 $3,200 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300
• Travel and lodging for the family: $220
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400
• Post-operative medication: $280
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-03-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thinking of you, Mahmoud. Wishing Samira a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Gaziantep.
Keep going, Mahmoud. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Samira a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Riyadh
Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Caloocan.
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. After 8 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon, Mahmoud. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending strength, Mahmoud. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up
wishing you peace, Mahmoud. Hope you get there. Love from Dallas.
Hope it all works out, Mahmoud. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Berlin but we're thinking of you.