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Het's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a herniated spinal disc, Het was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India1,501 views
Sanket J. Jadhav
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Jabalpur
Het was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in February. The surgeon at Jabalpur University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $900 short. my son has been in and out of Jabalpur University Hospital since February. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Het struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Het won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. 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 $900 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $410 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $385 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-05-20
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Sanket

  1. Quick update: $442 raised so far (49%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 31% there. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Thank you.

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  • Arda KeskinQuestion

    How is Het doing now?

    • Thinking of you, Sanket. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Het.

        • Sanket J. JadhavOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is post-operative medication, $60. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

      • Rooting for you, Sanket. Get well soon. After 10 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Jabalpur.

        • hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from São Paulo.

          • Take care. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

            • Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

              • Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. After 27 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Het?

                  • Sanket J. JadhavOwnerAnswer

                    Thank you. If you're in Jabalpur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

                • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up

                  • Stay strong, Sanket. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                    • Stay strong. Get well soon. Sent it to 31 people at work

                      • Hope things get better soon, Sanket. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Syracuse donated after I showed her your page.

                        • Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                          • Keep going, Sanket. Hope this works out for you. After 28 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from San Diego!

                            • Tyler D. JacobsID verified

                              Hang in there, Sanket. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best!

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

                                • Wishing Het a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

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