Aarti's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Aarti was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at Durgapur Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Durgapur Community Hospital since May. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aarti struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Aarti won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Aishwarya