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Help me pay for septoplasty at Dehiwala General Hospital
After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Prabha was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In July I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Dehiwala General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $650 short.
Doctors at Dehiwala General Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,100 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $650 goes:
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $220
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290
• Post-operative medication: $50
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2025-11-04
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hang in there, Prabha. This could happen to any of us.
hope things get better soon. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.
rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Dehiwala.
thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Scranton!