Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Mumbai University Hospital

In January I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Mumbai University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,250 short. Doctors at Mumbai University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $690 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 If you're reading this, thank you. - Varun