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

Divya needs spinal decompression surgery at Nashik University Hospital and the family is $450 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Divya T. Kamath
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Nashik
In May I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Nashik University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Nashik University Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $450 goes: • Post-operative medication: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $345 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2025-08-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Divya

  1. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($80). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Pooja B. Anand

    You're not alone, Divya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Nashik

    • Isabela Gabriela Figueiredo

      shared this with my family. We're a small family in Bangkok but we're thinking of you. All the best.

      • Anil S. Thakur

        Hope things get better soon, Divya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

        • Tomoko Reiko Yamaguchi

          you're not alone. Wishing Divya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

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