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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Bhavna: covering what insurance won't

After a benign brain tumor, Bhavna was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States1,736 views
Ashok L. Meena
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San Francisco
Bhavna was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in June. The surgeon at San Francisco Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $15,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,800 short. my daughter has been in and out of San Francisco Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $15,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bhavna 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Bhavna 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 $7,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $580 • Travel and lodging for the family: $140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-07-25
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Ashok

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,182 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($1,080). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

  3. Update from San Francisco: we've started the first stage. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mateo Garrett

    Hang in there. Wishing Bhavna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

    • Beth M. Gibson

      Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of San Francisco.

      • Yupin Malee Tangsiri

        Sending love, Ashok. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Athens donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!

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