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Taslima's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After gallstones with repeated infections, Taslima was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Taslima Shahana Mukherjee
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Mumbai
In July I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Mumbai Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $830, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $500 short. Doctors at Mumbai Regional Medical Center told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $830 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Thank you so much. - Taslima
due date
2026-09-17
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Taslima

  1. Thank you all. We're at 63% now ($314). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Update from Mumbai: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 10% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Taslima all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope this covers a bit of it. - Cebu City”

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    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Mexicali”

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    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Jakarta”

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  • Deepak A. Malhotra 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Rooting for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Dwarka”

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  • Alberto J. Flores

    Hope it all works out, Taslima. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Latina but we're thinking of you

    • Kevin J. Hansen

      You're not alone, Taslima. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

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