Septoplasty for Ravi: covering what insurance won't

Ravi was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in November. The surgeon at Tiruchirappalli General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my son has been in and out of Tiruchirappalli General Hospital since November. 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 $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ravi struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Ravi won't be able to drive, 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 $850 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $560 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Karthik