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Knee replacement surgery for Jyoti: covering what insurance won't

Jyoti needs knee replacement surgery at Thrissur Regional Medical Center and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇮🇳 Thrissur, Kerala, India972 views
Ravi B. Oberoi
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Thrissur
Jyoti was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Thrissur Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $950 short. my wife has been in and out of Thrissur Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jyoti struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Jyoti won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $600 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $290 • Post-operative medication: $60 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-11-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Vladimir Oleksandr HrytsenkoQuestionID verified

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jyoti

    • Ravi B. OberoiOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $600. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Reagan L. Ferguson

    You're not alone. Wishing Jyoti a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Toronto.

    • Hannah DavidsonQuestion

      How is Jyoti doing now?

      • Jaxon K. Chavez

        Take care, Ravi. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Irini Maria Papadopoulos

          stay strong, Ravi. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Thrissur

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