Help me pay for palate reconstruction surgery at Denpasar University Hospital

In June I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Denpasar University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $710, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $500 short. Doctors at Denpasar University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $710 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation 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 $500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.