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Palate reconstruction surgery for Farhana: covering what insurance won't
Farhana needs palate reconstruction surgery at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital and the family is $400 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Farhana was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in January. The surgeon at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $400 short.
my sister has been in and out of Tiruchirappalli General Hospital since January. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $800 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Farhana struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Farhana 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 $400 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $45
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $55
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $195
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-04-29
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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how is Farhana doing now?
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Tiruchirappalli
Wishing you peace, Salma. Gave what I could, wish it was more
You're not alone, Salma. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Colombo so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Cincinnati.
sending good thoughts, Salma. Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Tiruchirappalli.
sending love. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, Salma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings