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Surgery fund for Hari: spinal decompression surgery in Mangaluru
A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in January is out of reach without help covering $1,150 of the cost.
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Hari was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in October. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short.
my son has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since October. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,300 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Hari struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Hari won't be able to look after the children alone, 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:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $430
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $110
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-01-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Mangaluru
hope it all works out, Madhavan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hari!
Thinking of you. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Reading donated after I showed her your page. Love from Reading.
Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 11 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best!
Hope things get better soon, Madhavan. This could happen to any of us
Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Uppsala but we're thinking of you. Blessings!
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Love from Lafayette.
Thinking of you and your family. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Dublin.
Stay strong, Madhavan. Shared this with my family. God bless!
Wishing you peace, Madhavan. Wishing Hari a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. God bless
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Madrid this morning. God bless.