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Gallbladder removal for Sharmila: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled gallbladder removal in October is out of reach without help covering $800 of the cost.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,171 views
Hasan Haque
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Thane
Sharmila was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Thane General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. 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 Thane General Hospital since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst 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, Sharmila 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Sharmila 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: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-10-24
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Hasan

  1. Small update. $148 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $148 raised so far (19%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Layla Nour Mahmoud 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Stay strong. Hope the October deadline works out.”

  • Emeka Danjuma Adeyemi 🇳🇬 · $25
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  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $13
  • Emilio Pacheco 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Sharmila all day after reading this.”

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Thane.

    • Hasan HaqueOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Thane I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

  • thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!

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