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Surgery fund for Ritu: a craniotomy in Bengaluru
Ritu needs a craniotomy at Bengaluru General Hospital and the family is $400 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Bengaluru General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $570, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $400 short.
Doctors at Bengaluru General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $570 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $400 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $320
• Post-operative medication: $45
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-07
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Praying for you, Ritu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
You're not alone, Ritu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Utrecht donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Ritu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
take care. Wishing Ritu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 22 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Fresno.
Wishing you peace, Ritu. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Greetings from Galway.
Thanks for sharing this, Ritu. Shared it with a few friends
Wishing you peace, Ritu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Bogor!
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Rawalpindi.
Keep going, Ritu. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted
Hope things get better soon, Ritu. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Rohini so I could bring a meal. All the best.
sending strength, Ritu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!
Keep going, Ritu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Onitsha this morning. Blessings.