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Shefali's laparoscopic endometriosis surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Shefali needs laparoscopic endometriosis surgery at Rohini University Hospital and the family is $500 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Rohini University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $500 short.
Doctors at Rohini University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $500 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
• Physiotherapy sessions: $45
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $320
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Shefali
- due date
- 2026-11-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending love, Shefali. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Rabat so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Berlin
Thinking of you and your family, Shefali. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Nagpur but we're thinking of you.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 28 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning. Greetings from São Paulo
rooting for you, Shefali. Wishing Shefali a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Syracuse!