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Surgery fund for Shazia: a partial thyroidectomy in Lahore
Shazia needs a partial thyroidectomy at Lahore General Hospital and the family is $850 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Shazia was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Lahore General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $850 short.
my wife has been in and out of Lahore General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Shazia struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 Shazia won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $260
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $330
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $50
• Travel and lodging for the family: $70
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Junaid
- due date
- 2026-11-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Bristol.
Take care, Junaid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Thane donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shazia.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $260. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts, Junaid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from San Jose.
Wishing you the best, Junaid. I hope things turn around soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Love from Kanpur
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
is there anything that isn't money that would help Shazia?
Keep going, Junaid. 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. All the best.
Keep going, Junaid. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Pretoria.
Wishing you peace, Junaid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck, Junaid. Your post was clear and honest
So sorry you're going through this, Junaid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Lahore.
Hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Perth.