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Knee replacement surgery for Kshitija: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled knee replacement surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.
🇮🇳 Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India1,558 views
In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Noida Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,100, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,050 short.
Doctors at Noida Community Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,100 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,050 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $320
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $460
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Post-operative medication: $40
• Physiotherapy sessions: $55
• Travel and lodging for the family: $100
Glad we found this place.
- Kshitija
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kshitija?
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Noida.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings