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Surgery fund for Bhavna: cataract surgery in New Delhi
A scheduled cataract surgery in June is out of reach without help covering $800 of the cost.
🇮🇳 New Delhi, Delhi, India1,865 views
In March I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at New Delhi General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $800 short.
Doctors at New Delhi General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer 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 walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $800 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $115
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $310
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Travel and lodging for the family: $55
With deep gratitude,
Bhavna
- due date
- 2025-05-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Good luck, Bhavna. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Gwagwalada this morning. Blessings.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of New Delhi
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Envigado.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near New Delhi!
Praying for you, Bhavna. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bhavna.
It's all in the list in the story. physiotherapy sessions is the big one at $115, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
thinking of you and your family, Bhavna. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Haifa so I could bring a meal. Blessings
so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope June is when things finally get easier
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Bhavna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Bhavna. Shared this with my family.
Good luck, Bhavna. Hope this works out for you. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Rockford.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Take care, Bhavna. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Kano but we're thinking of you. Love from Kano.
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. Love from Jakarta Barat.