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Palate reconstruction surgery for Harini: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in December is out of reach without help covering $600 of the cost.

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Radhika N. Vaidyanathan
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Nagpur
Harini was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in October. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $600 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since October. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated 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, Harini struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Harini won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-01-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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