Anitha's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Anitha was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in May. The surgeon at Saket University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,100, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $550 short. my sister has been in and out of Saket University Hospital since May. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anitha 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 5 weeks. During that time Anitha 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 $550 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $360 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 Thank you for reading my story.