Valve repair surgery for Kamran: covering what insurance won't

In January I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Rawalpindi General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $940, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Rawalpindi General Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $940 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $370 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.