A craniotomy for Kalyani: covering what insurance won't

Kalyani was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Mumbai General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,100 short. my wife has been in and out of Mumbai General Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kalyani struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Kalyani won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.