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Gallbladder removal for Gauri: covering what insurance won't

Gauri needs gallbladder removal at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Paresh A. Parikh
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Tiruchirappalli
Gauri was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in April. The surgeon at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Tiruchirappalli General Hospital since April. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Gauri struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Gauri won't be able to drive, 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: • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2025-07-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Paresh

  1. Update from Tiruchirappalli: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 81% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 44% now ($349). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

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  • Ruby B. PruittQuestion

    How is Gauri doing now?

    • Mark L. Fernandez

      Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Chattogram.

      • Duangjai Ploy Sukhum

        Hope it all works out, Paresh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

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