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Nipa's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Nipa was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,617 views
In December I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Mumbai Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,050 short.
Doctors at Mumbai Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,050 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $340
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $470
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $95
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2025-02-10
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Nipa
12% there. I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Thank you.
- Wesley W. Pierce 🇺🇸 · $100
- Janet Comfort Nkrumah 🇬🇭 · $22
“Sending love. Thought of Nipa all day after reading this. - Accra”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $8
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Thinking of you and your family, Nipa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nipa
Hope things get better soon, Nipa. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 31 people at work.
how is Nipa doing now?
rooting for you, Nipa. Hope you get there.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Nipa?
Hang in there, Nipa. Get well soon.
so sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
You're not alone, Nipa. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Mumbai
Praying for you. Wishing Nipa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best!
Keep going, Nipa. I hope things turn around soon.
So sorry you're going through this, Nipa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Jakarta.
Sending strength, Nipa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Take care
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Take care!
Hope things get better soon, Nipa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Kediri
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Mumbai.