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Surgery fund for Prasanna: knee replacement surgery in Colombo

Prasanna needs knee replacement surgery at Colombo University Hospital and the family is $1,150 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Roshan Kamal Abeysekera
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Colombo
Prasanna was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at Colombo University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,150 short. my father has been in and out of Colombo University Hospital since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without knee replacement 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, Prasanna struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Prasanna won't be able to work a full shift, 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: $560 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $240 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 With deep gratitude, Roshan
due date
2025-11-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Roshan

  1. Quick update: $390 raised so far (34%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 12% there. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Thank you.

Donations

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  • Mateo Walsh 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope the November deadline works out. - Saint Paul”

  • Jordan Robertson 🇺🇸 · $5
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    “Thought of Prasanna all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Athina Magdalini Alexiou 🇬🇷 · $15
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    “Thinking of you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Buffalo”

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    “Get well soon. From Busan with love.”

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    “Stay strong. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kaduna”

  • Parvati Anjali Sharma 🇳🇵 · $25

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  • Aria Bell🇺🇸Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Rowan B. Thompson🇦🇺Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Changed my perspective

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Asher D. Kennedy

    Praying for you, Roshan. Get well soon!

    • Rahayu Dinda TampubolonQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Prasanna?

      • Runa Farhana KhanPhoto verified

        Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Colombo.

        • Parker Reyes

          You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Colombo

          • Ankit B. Soni

            Thanks for sharing this, Roshan. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

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