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Help Iresha pay for a craniotomy at Jaffna Orthopedic Institute
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Iresha was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Iresha was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in September. The surgeon at Jaffna Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,300, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,050 short.
my mother has been in and out of Jaffna Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,300 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Iresha struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Iresha won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95
• Post-operative medication: $60
• Physiotherapy sessions: $80
• Travel and lodging for the family: $35
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-01-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Best of luck, Ruwini. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Nagpur
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Iresha?
Thank you. If you're in Jaffna I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Wishing you the best, Ruwini. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Sending love, Ruwini. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
Get well soon. Don't give up. All the best.
Rooting for you, Ruwini. Hope the doctors have good news.