Cholecystectomy Has Eased Nadia Bibi’s Pain

Nadia Bibi's Story

Nadia Bibi, a 33-year-old woman from Karachi, had been experiencing right upper abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting for a year. She also faced intolerance to fatty meals. She received symptomatic treatment but got temporary relief only. Concerned about her condition, she went to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor, who conducted some lab tests and an ultrasound scan and diagnosed Nadia with Cholelithiasis. To alleviate her pain and discomfort, the doctor advised laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Unfortunately, the surgical cost was beyond her family’s financial reach.

Nadia longed to undergo the surgery, but her financial constraints made it impossible for her to get timely treatment. Nadia lives in a two-room rented house with her husband and three children. Her husband is a daily wage laborer and earns just PKR 18000. This income was insufficient to cover the house rent, utility bills as well as educational expenses. Affording to pay for the surgery was out of their reach. With hope in her heart, Nadia contacted Transparent Hands and asked us to register her case. The generosity of our donors enabled us to arrange surgery for Nadia at one of our panel hospitals.

On 31st July 2024, Nadia was admitted to Murshid Hospital in Karachi. The surgery took place on the same day. Dr. Khalid Shafiq skillfully performed her cholecystectomy and brought her relief from the persistent pain. Nadia stayed in the hospital for two days and received post-operative care. On 1st August 2024, she was discharged in a satisfactory condition from the hospital.

Nadia Bibi expressed her emotions as follows:

“I prayed day and night for my recovery, but I had no resources to get the treatment. You helped me and gave me light in my darkest hour. I will forever remain grateful for your generosity.”

Through the successful cholecystectomy, Nadia is reclaiming her life. She can now carry out her routine tasks, care for her children, and live her life fully.
This surgery was made possible just because of you. Nadia and her family are immensely grateful to you for making a real difference in her life.