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

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Rashid was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Rashid Umar Ahmed
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Lahore
In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Lahore General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Lahore General Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $380 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $15 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-09-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Rashid

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($110). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.

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  • Cường Đức Dinh

    Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. After 28 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

    • Rony Talukder

      Stay strong, Rashid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

      • Rahul P. Srivastava

        sending love, Rashid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Alexandria so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Mumbai.

        • Russell S. Ramos

          Wishing you the best, Rashid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care!

          • Karin J. Singh

            wishing you peace, Rashid. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

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