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Chitra needs valve repair surgery at Mumbai General Hospital and the family is $1,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India2,153 views
Chitra P. Pillai
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Mumbai
In March I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Mumbai 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 $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Mumbai General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent 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 stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-06-02
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Pasig.

    • Thinking of you, Chitra. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • you're not alone, Chitra. Hope you get there.

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