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Keerthana's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled cataract surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $800 of the cost.

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Ashwin E. Warrier
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Nashik
Keerthana was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Nashik Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $800 short. my wife has been in and out of Nashik Community Hospital since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Keerthana struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Keerthana won't be able to walk without help, 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 $800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $315 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-09-12
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Hospital invoice

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  • This could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Nashik!

    • Thanks for sharing this, Ashwin. Hope you get there. Love from Medan.

      • is there anything that isn't money that would help Keerthana?

        • Aarav G. MehraPhoto verified

          Stay strong, Ashwin. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

          • Sending good thoughts, Ashwin. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 8 people at work.

            • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Nashik

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