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Surgery fund for Sultana: spinal decompression surgery in Bristol

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Sultana was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom1,737 views
Nahid Hasan
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Sultana was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Bristol Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,200 short. my daughter has been in and out of Bristol Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sultana 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. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Sultana 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 $3,200 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $240 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410 • Post-operative medication: $300 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Nahid
due date
2026-09-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Nahid

  1. Quick update: $738 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Bristol: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $316 raised so far (10%). the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Arthur Carlos CardosoQuestion

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

    • Nahid HasanOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Hospital stay (3 nights) is $2,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

  • Noah C. Wallace

    Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Bristol.

    • Emery Burrell

      Praying for you, Nahid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

      • Ellie N. Nelson

        Take care. Shared this with my family. Love from Pelotas

        • Emeka Bolaji Lasisi

          Hope it all works out, Nahid. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

          • Miguel P. Arias

            Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Bristol.

            • Óscar R. PeñaPhoto verified

              So sorry you're going through this, Nahid. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

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