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Joya's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Joya was cleared for ACL reconstruction, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Patna, Bihar, India1,746 views
Joya Joya Paul
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Patna
In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Patna University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Patna University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $220 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Thanks for being kind about this. - Joya
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Mehwish Bushra ZardariQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Patna!

    • Joya Joya PaulOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Patna I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Nokuthula G. Jacobs

    Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Lagos

    • Aaliyah S. Reyes

      Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

      • Hatem Mahmoud Hussein

        Wishing you peace, Joya. Get well soon

        • Lucía J. Fernández

          Hang in there, Joya. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Uchenna Uche Okonkwo

            Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

            • Iman Lina Taha

              So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Houston

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