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A craniotomy for Gaurav: covering what insurance won't
Gaurav needs a craniotomy at Rohini University Hospital and the family is $350 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Rohini University 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 $500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $350 short.
Doctors at Rohini University Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer 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 work a full shift 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 $350 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $220
• Post-operative medication: $50
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-12-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Gaurav
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.
- Manisha M. Chopra 🇺🇸 · $20
- Kavita C. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $25
- Mercedes P. Rangel 🇨🇴 · $27
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
“Thinking of you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Rochester”
- Kevin J. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $23
- Daniel Klaus Fischer 🇩🇪 · $20
“Thinking of you. My sister told me about this one. - Berlin”
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thinking of you and your family, Gaurav. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Hope things get better soon, Gaurav. Shared this with my family. All the best.
sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending good thoughts, Gaurav. Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.
take care, Gaurav. Shared it with a few friends.