Chitra's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Chitra was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Kozhikode General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,200 short. my mother has been in and out of Kozhikode General Hospital since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chitra 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. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Chitra 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Thanks for reading all this. - Uma