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Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Colombo General Hospital

After a benign brain tumor, Kasun was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Kasun Indika Karunaratne
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Colombo
In March I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Colombo General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Colombo General Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $300 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 Thanks for being kind about this. - Kasun
due date
2025-07-24
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Kasun

  1. Thank you all. We're at 44% now ($420). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

  3. Update from Colombo: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Siti Rina KusumaID verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you.

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