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Vishal's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Vishal needs a partial thyroidectomy at Ahmedabad Community Hospital and the family is $750 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Ahmedabad Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,050, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $750 short.
Doctors at Ahmedabad Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,050 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $750 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $300
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85
• Post-operative medication: $35
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-09-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Vishal
Small update. $706 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Colombo
this could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Birmingham.
Good luck, Vishal. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Accra.