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Naveen's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Naveen needs hip replacement surgery at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital and the family is $700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Naveen D. Namboothiri
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Tiruchirappalli
In November I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Glad we found this place. - Naveen
due date
2026-02-28
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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