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Madhavan's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Madhavan needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Madurai Orthopedic Institute and the family is $1,250 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇮🇳 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India2,223 views
Aishwarya T. Rathnam
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Madurai
Madhavan was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in April. The surgeon at Madurai Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,550, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,250 short. my husband has been in and out of Madurai Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Madhavan 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. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Madhavan 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 $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $470 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Aishwarya
due date
2026-07-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Aishwarya

  1. Quick update: $551 raised so far (44%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Madhavan all day after reading this.”

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  • Wanjiru Zawadi Omondi

    Praying for you, Aishwarya. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Todd C. MendezQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Madurai

      • Aishwarya T. RathnamOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Madurai I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Delilah L. Alexander

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Bakersfield this morning.

      • Hitomi Tomoko Nakamura

        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Auckland but we're thinking of you.

        • Vikas T. Chaturvedi

          Sending strength, Aishwarya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Ciudad de México donated after I showed her your page. Take care

          • Rui Yu

            Sending love, Aishwarya. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

            • Ananya P. Nadar

              You're not alone, Aishwarya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Take care

              • Intan Mega Ramadhan

                So sorry you're going through this, Aishwarya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

                • Sơn Hậu Dao

                  wishing Madhavan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

                  $1,045.50 raised of $1,250

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