ACL reconstruction for Senthil: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Varanasi General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Varanasi General Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $800 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $220 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 Thank you for reading my story.