Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Arun: covering what insurance won't

Arun was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in April. The surgeon at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,100 short. my father has been in and out of Mumbai Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Arun struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Arun 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Madhavan