Haritha's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In September I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $400, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $400 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 8 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 $200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 If you're reading this, thank you.