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Help me pay for a craniotomy at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital
After an aortic valve defect, Dhanalakshmi was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,150 short.
Doctors at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $1,150 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $50
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $600
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $400
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Dhanalakshmi
- due date
- 2026-10-10
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dhanalakshmi.
Travel and lodging for the family is $50 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thinking of you and your family, Dhanalakshmi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Tiruchirappalli.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Dhanalakshmi?
Thank you. If you're in Tiruchirappalli I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Thinking of you, Dhanalakshmi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Blessings
Sending strength, Dhanalakshmi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Üsküdar.
How is Dhanalakshmi doing now?
wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Rawalpindi
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Good luck, Dhanalakshmi. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
You're not alone, Dhanalakshmi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless
Wishing you the best, Dhanalakshmi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Shared this with my family. Love from Kilkenny.
Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Columbus but we're thinking of you.