Gaurav's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In November I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Coimbatore University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Coimbatore University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $800 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 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $400 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $210 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.