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Surgery fund for Amol: cataract surgery in Kochi

Amol needs cataract surgery at Kochi University Hospital and the family is $750 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇮🇳 Kochi, Kerala, India593 views
Amol S. Bhosale
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Kochi
In December I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Kochi University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Kochi University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,050 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Amol
due date
2026-03-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($102 in total) I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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