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

After a benign brain tumor, Walid was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Walid Hadi Aziz
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Jeddah
In June I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Jeddah Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,400, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,550 short. Doctors at Jeddah Community Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 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 $2,550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,105 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-08-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Faisal Rami BenaliPhoto verified

    thinking of you, Walid. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

    • Moritz Horst Albrecht

      Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Chicago

      • Aiden K. Chen

        Rooting for you. Wishing Walid a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Jeddah.

        • Susana G. Mendoza

          Praying for you, Walid. Get well soon. Greetings from Mumbai.

          • Dario Francesco Moretti

            Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

            • Emmanuel Francis Obeng

              Best of luck, Walid. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from San Antonio

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