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Surgery fund for Saanvi: a partial thyroidectomy in Mumbai

Saanvi needs a partial thyroidectomy at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Maharashtra, India1,280 views
Nisha E. Oberoi
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Mumbai
Saanvi was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $800 short. my mother has been in and out of Mumbai Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Saanvi struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Saanvi won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 โ€ข Hospital stay (4 nights): $465 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Nisha
due date
2026-11-03
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Nisha

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($442 in total) the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Pari S. Bajwa

    Sending good thoughts, Nisha. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

    • Harsh W. AptePhoto verified

      good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Savannah donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Mumbai.

      • Sun-hee Ji-woo Oh

        good luck, Nisha. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Bakersfield.

        • Suresh Deepak Neupane

          Sending love, Nisha. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.

          • Nyambura Onyango

            Hope it all works out, Nisha. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Monterrey

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