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

A scheduled laparoscopic cyst removal in April is out of reach without help covering $650 of the cost.

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Meena Maurya
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Mumbai
In February I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Mumbai Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $870, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Mumbai Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $870 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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 $650 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $390 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Meena
due date
2026-04-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Meena

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($491 in total) the plan for physiotherapy sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Mumbai: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $95 raised so far (15%). I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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