Help me pay for knee replacement surgery at București University Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at București University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,850, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,900 short. Doctors at București University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,850 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard 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 climb stairs 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 $2,900 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $260 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,160 If you're reading this, thank you.