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Knee replacement surgery for Kavitha: covering what insurance won't
Kavitha needs knee replacement surgery at Nagpur Community Hospital and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In June I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Nagpur Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,150 short.
Doctors at Nagpur Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,150 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $420
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90
• Travel and lodging for the family: $35
• Post-operative medication: $85
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-08-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Best of luck, Kavitha. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Nagpur.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Makati but we're thinking of you.
Take care, Kavitha. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Multan.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Charlotte donated after I showed her your page.
Keep going, Kavitha. I hope things turn around soon.
Hang in there, Kavitha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.