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Shilpa's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Shilpa was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Shilpa was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Jodhpur General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $570, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $400 short.
my sister has been in and out of Jodhpur General Hospital since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $570 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Shilpa struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Shilpa won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $400 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $290
• Post-operative medication: $65
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Sunita
- due date
- 2026-11-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Sunita
Update from Jodhpur: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 54% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and I made the first payment toward hospital stay.
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Any update on how things are going in Jodhpur?
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Stay strong, Sunita. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.
good luck, Sunita. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
stay strong. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like