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Ziad's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Ziad needs a craniotomy at Paris Community Hospital and the family is $2,750 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Ziad Karim Sarkis
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In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Paris Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,450, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,750 short. Doctors at Paris Community Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $2,750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-11-27
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ziad

  1. Quick update: $593 raised so far (22%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($655). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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  • Santiago N. Ramos

    thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up

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