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Rohit's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After an aortic valve defect, Rohit was cleared for gallbladder removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In December I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Siliguri Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,150 short.
Doctors at Siliguri Community Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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 $1,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $320
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
With deep gratitude,
Rohit
- due date
- 2026-03-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Rohit
Quick update: $250 raised so far (22%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Rohit?
Thank you. If you're in Siliguri I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope it all works out, Rohit. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Siliguri
Sending good thoughts, Rohit. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Siliguri.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 20 people at work. Thinking of Siliguri.
sending strength, Rohit. Wishing Rohit a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Siliguri!
Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Savar.
keep going, Rohit. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Siliguri
hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 40 people at work.
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Siliguri.
Praying for you. Get well soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Rohit. Get well soon. My neighbor in Amritsar donated after I showed her your page