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Surgery fund for Shruthi: spinal decompression surgery in Kolkata

Shruthi needs spinal decompression surgery at Kolkata General Hospital and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇮🇳 Kolkata, West Bengal, India1,433 views
Bharath C. Das
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Kolkata
Shruthi was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in April. The surgeon at Kolkata General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,100 short. my wife has been in and out of Kolkata General Hospital since April. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shruthi struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Shruthi won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-07-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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