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A craniotomy for Nisha: covering what insurance won't
After gallstones with repeated infections, Nisha was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Nisha was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Thrissur General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $800 short.
my mother has been in and out of Thrissur General Hospital since July. 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 $1,050 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Nisha 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.
Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Nisha 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 $800 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $370
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $60
• Travel and lodging for the family: $35
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Stay strong, Tarun. Shared it with a few friends.
So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Los Angeles.
Praying for you, Tarun. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best
sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.