Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Patna University Hospital

In May I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Patna University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $560, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Patna University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $560 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 12 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $450 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350 Every share and every dollar helps. - Ramesh