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Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Howrah Orthopedic Institute
Garima needs gallbladder removal at Howrah Orthopedic Institute and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇮🇳 West Bengal, India1,343 views
In May I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Howrah Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $800, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $600 short.
Doctors at Howrah Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $800 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $600 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430
• Post-operative medication: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2025-07-06
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending love, Garima. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
good luck. Get well soon. Thinking of Howrah.
Stay strong, Garima. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Warsaw