Emergency hernia repair for Pankaj: covering what insurance won't

In April I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Pune Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Pune Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 look after the children alone 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Pankaj