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ACL reconstruction for Rajesh: covering what insurance won't

Rajesh needs ACL reconstruction at Chennai General Hospital and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Geetha Nadar
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Chennai
Rajesh was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in June. The surgeon at Chennai General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $800 short. my husband has been in and out of Chennai General Hospital since June. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rajesh struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Rajesh won't be able to climb stairs, 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: โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $60 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $85 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Thank you for reading my story. - Geetha
due date
2026-10-10
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Lucy W. DaltonQuestionID verified

    Any update on how things are going in Chennai?

    • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

      • Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Chennai.

          • Geetha NadarOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Chennai I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Khadija Lola KaluPhoto verified

          Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Amritsar.

          • rooting for you, Geetha. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

            • Hope things get better soon, Geetha. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

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