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Help me pay for emergency hernia repair at New Delhi Orthopedic Institute
After a benign brain tumor, Viral was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at New Delhi Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short.
Doctors at New Delhi Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $950 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $370
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending love. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Rohini but we're thinking of you
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of New Delhi.
sending strength, Viral. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near New Delhi.
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Seoul.
Sending good thoughts, Viral. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Louisville.
Wishing Viral a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. God bless.