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Spinal decompression surgery for Aadhya: covering what insurance won't

After a large ovarian cyst, Aadhya was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Krishna J. Chaturvedi
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Mumbai
Aadhya was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in August. The surgeon at Mumbai Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Mumbai Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aadhya 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 12 weeks. During that time Aadhya 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $430 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 With deep gratitude, Krishna
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Krishna

  1. Small update. $473 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $393 raised so far (39%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($603 in total) the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Heather C. Harvey

    Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Kadıköy

    • Brenda D. Watts

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Godwin Bello Anyanwu

        Take care. Wishing Aadhya a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Tunde Emeka Lasisi

          Hope things get better soon, Krishna. Get well soon. My neighbor in Bahir Dar donated after I showed her your page. Take care

          • Lavanya P. Chettiar

            Wishing you peace, Krishna. Hope you get there. Love from Udaipur.

            • Joseph G. Berry

              Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in San Diego but we're thinking of you. Love from San Diego!

              • Sota Hayato Miyazaki

                Praying for you, Krishna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                • Yusuf Hasan Önder

                  Thinking of you. Wishing Aadhya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

                  • Jack A. George

                    hope things get better soon, Krishna. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

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