Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesMedical & healthUrgent

Anjali's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Anjali was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,910 views
Mahesh A. Sethi
Email verified
Mumbai
Anjali was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in March. The surgeon at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,350 short. my sister has been in and out of Mumbai Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anjali 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Anjali 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 $1,350 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $530 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-05-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Mahesh

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Anoma Sachini De Silva 🇱🇰 · $25
  • Murilo Pereira 🇧🇷 · $250
  • Maryam Hana Benali 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Daniel Davidson 🇺🇸 · $70.50

    “Good luck. Only $71 but hope it helps.”

  • Lorenzo J. Salazar 🇦🇷 · $10
  • Peng Feng Jin 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Rylee M. Douglas 🇬🇧 · $15

    “From my family to yours. Hope the June deadline works out. - London”

  • Beau Vaughn 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thought of Anjali all day after reading this. - Bakersfield”

  • Maya Einat Peretz 🇮🇱 · $25
  • Lukman Yoga Winata 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Da-eun Ha-eun Ryu 🇰🇷 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Anjali all day after reading this.”

  • Chukwuemeka Lucky Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $68.50

    “Best of luck. Hope the June deadline works out. - Enugu”

  • Kamran Ahmed Jatoi 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Fitri Fitria Ramadhan 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Yinka Dayo Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $15
  • Ananya W. Bajpai 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Emilia Bergqvist 🇸🇪 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Saw your post and had to give. - Malmö”

  • Châu Hương Ta 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Elena B. Ibáñez 🇪🇸 · $5

Reviews

2.9(7 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Claudia Fernández🇲🇽Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Anita B. Bansal🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Faith E. Ocampo🇺🇸Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Zara Amna Warraich🇵🇰Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Pawan Umesh Joshi🇳🇵Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Linh Diệp Ho🇻🇳Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Claire Fontaine🇲🇦Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Ayanda A. PretoriusPhoto verified

    Rooting for you, Mahesh. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

    • Sumon Sohel Alam

      sending good thoughts, Mahesh. Looking forward to the next update. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Kelowna

      • Eleanor W. Bowers

        Wishing you peace, Mahesh. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Mumbai

        $1,385 raised of $1,350

        Give

        More people who need help