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A craniotomy for Suresh: covering what insurance won't

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Suresh was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Suresh T. Awasthi
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Ottawa
In January I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Ottawa University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,350 short. Doctors at Ottawa University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $2,350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $240 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,750 • Post-operative medication: $360 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2024-04-23
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Ashok L. Awasthi

    Hang in there, Suresh. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

    • Willow H. Pruitt

      thinking of you and your family, Suresh. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Ottawa.

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