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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Sharmila: covering what insurance won't
After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Sharmila was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh, India662 views
In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Kanpur General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $600 short.
Doctors at Kanpur General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,200 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 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 $600 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110
• Physiotherapy sessions: $105
• Travel and lodging for the family: $85
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Sharmila
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Rooting for you, Sharmila. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.
keep going, Sharmila. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Rooting for you, Sharmila. Get well soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Thinking of you, Sharmila. Get well soon.
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted