Surgery fund for Tania: valve repair surgery in Dhaka

In April I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Dhaka Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Dhaka Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $35 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.