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Septoplasty for Divya: covering what insurance won't
Divya needs septoplasty at Mumbai Community Hospital and the family is $500 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India2,429 views
Divya was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Mumbai Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $630, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $500 short.
my sister has been in and out of Mumbai Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $630 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Divya struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Divya won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
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 $500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410
• Travel and lodging for the family: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $65
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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how is Divya doing now?
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 40 people at work.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Divya
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $410. Appreciate you taking the time.
Thinking of you, Chitra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Chitra. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Mumbai.
good luck, Chitra. Wishing Divya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Chitra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.