Surgery fund for Shakil: a partial thyroidectomy in Cox's Bazar

Shakil was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in July. The surgeon at Cox's Bazar Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Cox's Bazar Community Hospital since July. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shakil struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 7 weeks. During that time Shakil won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Thank you for reading my story.