Haris's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Peshawar University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Peshawar University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $290 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Thanks for reading all this.