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Saraswathi's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled hip replacement surgery in May is out of reach without help covering $1,150 of the cost.

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Ashwin T. Namboothiri
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Thiruvananthapuram
Saraswathi was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at Thiruvananthapuram Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,150 short. my daughter has been in and out of Thiruvananthapuram Community Hospital since March. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Saraswathi 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Saraswathi 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 $1,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $535 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-05-06
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Hospital invoice

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  • You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Mombasa donated after I showed her your page. Love from Mombasa!

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Thiruvananthapuram.

      • Hope it all works out, Ashwin. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Take care, Ashwin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

          • Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Thiruvananthapuram.

            • Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Johannesburg donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Thiruvananthapuram

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                Hang in there, Ashwin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted

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