Emergency hernia repair for Aravind: covering what insurance won't

Aravind was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at New Delhi Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $900 short. my son has been in and out of New Delhi Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aravind 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Aravind won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $435 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.