Its been a while since I last posted anything on this blog...Yea,I have been pretty busy with work plus a lorry load of thoughts up in my head(of course,its still about doing all I can to make sure that going to college becomes a reality for me next year)...Enough about myself,back to the topic of the day.
If you decide to do a corrective surgery for your bow legs,you will be confronted with quite a number of challenges including choosing a surgeon for your correction,how long it will take to recover and if you will be able to do your everyday activities(which includes getting back to your job or school)during your recovery period,how you intend to pay the total cost of surgery and stay at the hospital during recovery etc.The latter is what I am curious about.
I really don't have all the answers as to how you should plan to pay for your corrective surgery, but I'll try to give a few suggestions.
Note: Its just my personal opinion.
-INSURANCE
Yea...did I hear someone say "but of course,everyone knows this".Get this,because corrective surgery for bow legs is usually considered cosmetic,it is not covered by insurance.You can only get partial or full insurance coverage if you can prove that the condition causes some pains in your knees,thus hindering your day-to-day activities.I read in a forum about a young lady who said that insurance paid part of the cost,and she only had to pay $3500 out-of-pocket in the USA.
-SAVINGS
This is still by far,the most realistic option available.If you already have a job,good for you...if not,please get one.This option could be very cumbersome as it may seem quite difficult to accumulate all the money needed.You may need to take an extra job or two.Getting donations from family members and friends might not also seem too realistic as they may not be in support of a corrective surgery for your bow legs(they always tell you its nothing to be worried about).
-FOUNDATIONS
There are a number of foundations that may be willing to help you with the cost.You could try the save-a-limb foundation(I don't really know if they deal with issues like this)...a trial is not harmful though.
You can send an e-mail to the following addresses with your clinical pictures(x-rays) to find out if they will take your case and how much it will cost.
limblength@gmail.com
apollohospitals.india@gmail.com
enquiry@fly2india4health.com
fipsc@fortishealthcare.com
akvenkat@gmail.com
Hope this helps!!!
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