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Gallbladder removal for Sachin: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled gallbladder removal in December is out of reach without help covering $3,550 of the cost.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States2,588 views
Anjali A. Malhotra
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Sachin was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in September. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,550 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since September. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sachin 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. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Sachin 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 $3,550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $460 • Post-operative medication: $440 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Anjali
due date
2025-12-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Esperanza Contreras

    sending good thoughts. Get well soon.

    • Milena Veronika Filippov

      hope it all works out, Anjali. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

      • Kariuki Kiptoo NakamyaQuestionPhoto verified

        how is Sachin doing now?

        • Ramon J. Agustin

          take care, Anjali. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Noida.

          • Indira M. HegdeQuestion

            is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sachin.

            • Chalida Jiraporn Sombat

              I hope things turn around soon. After 23 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Byaruhanga David Odhiambo

                Thinking of you, Anjali. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of San Francisco.

                • Hadley Zimmerman

                  So sorry you're going through this, Anjali. Wishing Sachin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

                  • Kebede Gebre Melaku

                    Rooting for you, Anjali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                    • Jide Chidi Yusuf

                      wishing you the best, Anjali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

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