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Pankaj's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a large ovarian cyst, Pankaj was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Pankaj G. Pandey
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Geelong
In October I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Geelong Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $18,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $9,100 short. Doctors at Geelong Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $18,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor 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 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 $9,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,900 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $690 • Post-operative medication: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2023-12-31
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Marisol M. Villalobos

    Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Hồ Chí Minh City so I could bring a meal. God bless

    • Lillian E. Wade

      Thanks for sharing this, Pankaj. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Hyderabad!

      • Jun P. Castillo

        sending strength. Wishing Pankaj a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Kiran Rukhsar Tarar

          praying for you, Pankaj. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!

          • Deepak C. Sharma

            sending good thoughts. Wishing Pankaj a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Howrah but we're thinking of you.

            • Zainab Idowu Ogunleye

              Wishing you the best, Pankaj. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

              • Pablo M. Zamora

                Hope you get there. Thinking of Geelong

                • Nicolás P. NavarroID verified

                  sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best

                  • Pandu Naufal Wibowo

                    Thinking of you, Pankaj. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Kampala.

                    • Noah A. Vazquez

                      sending love, Pankaj. Shared this with my family.

                      • Godwin Paul WilliamsPhoto verified

                        Wishing you peace, Pankaj. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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