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

Rahul needs palate reconstruction surgery at New Delhi University Hospital and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Rahul A. Saxena
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New Delhi
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at New Delhi University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction 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 government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at New Delhi University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a retail assistant, 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 retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $700 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $55 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $95 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $200 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2024-11-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Rahul

  1. Small update. $277 so far, the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($277). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $77 raised so far (7%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Logan C. Montgomery ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200
  • Tadhg S. Fitzpatrick ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $67

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Rahul all day after reading this.โ€

  • Inรฉs E. Torres ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $20

    โ€œEvery little bit. Hope the November deadline works out. - Coyoacรกnโ€

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    โ€œWishing you the best - Quezon Cityโ€

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    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Nairobi so I could bring a meal. Thinking of New Delhi

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