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ACL reconstruction for Yash: covering what insurance won't

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Yash was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Hubballi, Karnataka, India707 views
Vihaan K. Kohli
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Hubballi
Yash was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Hubballi Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,350 short. my son has been in and out of Hubballi Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yash 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 10 weeks. During that time Yash 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 $1,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $610 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $10 Glad we found this place. - Vihaan
due date
2026-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Vihaan

  1. Quick update: $448 raised so far (33%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($185 in total) the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $125 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Mackenzie S. Bryant

    So sorry you're going through this, Vihaan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Long Phúc LeAddress verified

      Wishing you the best, Vihaan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

      • Andi Eko Handoko

        So sorry you're going through this, Vihaan. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Cluj-Napoca.

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