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Spinal decompression surgery for Manisha: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in September is out of reach without help covering $1,150 of the cost.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India2,376 views
Manisha was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in July. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,150 short.
my wife has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since July. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Manisha struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Manisha 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 $1,150 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $115
• Post-operative medication: $35
• Travel and lodging for the family: $40
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $360
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $600
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-10-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Pranav
Thank you all. We're at 74% now ($855). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.
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“Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Islamabad”
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Gdańsk but we're thinking of you
how is Manisha doing now?
good luck. Wishing Manisha a smooth procedure and a full recovery
Sending love, Pranav. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless!
praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Naples.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Manisha.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. physiotherapy sessions comes first ($115) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Sending love, Pranav. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Hope it all works out, Pranav. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted
Best of luck, Pranav. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Hang in there, Pranav. Wishing Manisha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Tel Aviv.
Hope things get better soon, Pranav. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up.