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Sanjay's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Sanjay needs knee replacement surgery at Saint Matthew Hospital and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Sanjay Ashok Thapa
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Kathmandu
In April I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $390 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-07-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Sanjay

  1. We're at 42% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. More news soon.

  2. Update from Kathmandu: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Kathmandu: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Ahmed Ali Zidan

    Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless!

    $552.50 raised of $950

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