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A craniotomy for Bhavna: covering what insurance won't

Bhavna needs a craniotomy at Nagpur Orthopedic Institute and the family is $1,050 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇮🇳 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India221 views
Arjun G. Mittal
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Nagpur
Bhavna was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in March. The surgeon at Nagpur Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,050 short. my wife has been in and out of Nagpur Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bhavna struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Bhavna won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $195 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Every share and every dollar helps. - Arjun
due date
2026-06-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Quick update: $82 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Jonathan C. BradleyPhoto verified

    Stay strong, Arjun. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Eka Elsa SiahaanPhoto verified

      Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

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