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Gallbladder removal for Yash: covering what insurance won't

After a cleft palate needing repair, Yash was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Yogita G. Mehta
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Thane
Yash was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in February. The surgeon at Thane Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $850 short. my husband has been in and out of Thane Regional Medical Center since February. 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 $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Yash struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 6 weeks. During that time Yash won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $340 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Yogita
due date
2025-05-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Yogita

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 58% funded and the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Thane: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 11% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you. - Yogita

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  • Raúl D. Sandoval🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Surafel Kebede Hailemariam🇪🇹Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

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    Practical and effective help

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Ayesha Mousumi Biswas

    Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Bhopal

    • Atsushi Atsushi EndoID verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Yogita. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

      • Sabbir Bappy Mia

        Wishing you the best, Yogita. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Thane.

        • Neema Akoth Ochieng

          Good luck, Yogita. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Thane.

          • Bea G. Garcia

            thanks for sharing this, Yogita. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. God bless.

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