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Surgery fund for Rajesh: emergency hernia repair in Chennai
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Rajesh was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇮🇳 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India2,061 views
Rajesh was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Chennai General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $930, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $650 short.
my son has been in and out of Chennai General Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $930 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Rajesh 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 7 weeks. During that time Rajesh won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $650 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480
• Physiotherapy sessions: $95
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-11-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Payal
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Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 27 people at work. Love from Birmingham
Thinking of you, Payal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care