Gallbladder removal for Kshitija: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Mumbai Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Mumbai Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $900 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $205 Thank you for reading my story.