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Tariq's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled cataract surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $6,950 of the cost.
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Tariq was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at San Diego University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,950 short.
my father has been in and out of San Diego University Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Tariq struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Tariq 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 $6,950 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $410
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,800
• Physiotherapy sessions: $330
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $710
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Jamila
- due date
- 2026-11-15
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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- Sarah J. Gilbert 🇦🇺 · $250
“Take care of yourselves. Hope the November deadline works out. - Parramatta”
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- Het J. Bhide 🇮🇳 · $250
“Wish I could do more. My sister told me about this one. - Noida”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $250
“All the best. Thought of Tariq all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
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- Mazen Osama Qureshi 🇲🇦 · $200
“From my family to yours. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Mohammedia”
- Huda Basma Shaker 🇺🇸 · $100
- Sarah François 🇫🇷 · $100
- Taras Viktor Kuzmin 🇺🇦 · $100
“From my family to yours. Hope the November deadline works out. - Dnipro”
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Get well soon. Greetings from Xalapa.
Wishing you peace, Jamila. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from San Diego.
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of San Diego!
So sorry you're going through this, Jamila. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Adama!
Wishing you peace, Jamila. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Tehuacán so I could bring a meal!