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Surgery fund for Anil: cataract surgery in Mangaluru

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Anil was cleared for cataract surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Mangaluru, Karnataka, India1,711 views
Anil H. Kashyap
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Mangaluru
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Mangaluru University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Mangaluru University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $950 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $690 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 With deep gratitude, Anil
due date
2026-12-08
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Best of luck, Anil. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 12 people at work. Love from Mekelle.

    • Harini L. ThevarPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Anil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Anil.

        • Anil H. KashyapOwnerAnswer

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. travel and lodging for the family comes first ($55) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

      • Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

        • Hang in there, Anil. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Mangaluru.

          • Best of luck, Anil. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Stellenbosch.

            • best of luck. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

              • hope this works out for you. Greetings from București.

                • sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 4 people at work.

                  • Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings!

                    • Best of luck, Anil. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Granada

                      • Hope it all works out. Wishing Anil a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                        • Thanks for sharing this, Anil. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

                          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from New Delhi.

                            • You're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

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