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Help me pay for hip replacement surgery at Aberdeen General Hospital

After a herniated spinal disc, Nikhil was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Nikhil G. Kashyap
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Aberdeen
In June I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Aberdeen General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,950 short. Doctors at Aberdeen General Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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. 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 $6,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,650 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-10-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,571 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Nikhil

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  • Fabiana Isabela Nascimento🇧🇷Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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

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  • Semisi Whaanga

    Hope things get better soon, Nikhil. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Cambridge.

    • Imran Sajib Mia

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Salé donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Salé.

      • Kezia Janet Armah

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to San Antonio so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Aberdeen.

        • Esteban T. Moreno

          Sending love, Nikhil. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Paris so I could bring a meal.

          • Benoît Stéphane Dumas

            Wishing Nikhil a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

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