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Naresh's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Naresh needs spinal decompression surgery at Nagpur Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Naresh W. Luthra
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Nagpur
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Nagpur Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,850, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Nagpur Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,850 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 stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Naresh
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Naresh

  1. Update from Nagpur: we've started the first stage. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($190 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Mateo Ryan

    Sending good thoughts, Naresh. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

    • Meet A. More

      sending strength, Naresh. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

      $535 raised of $1,100

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