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Surgery fund for Chitra: valve repair surgery in Howrah

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Chitra was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇮🇳 Howrah, West Bengal, India1,289 views
Chitra A. Gowda
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Howrah
In May I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Howrah General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Howrah General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 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 $1,200 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $460 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2024-08-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Chitra

  1. We're at 16% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Howrah: I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 2% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - Chitra

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  • Anand H. BajwaID verified

    Praying for you, Chitra. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Cleveland.

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