Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Mumbai University Hospital

In October I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Mumbai University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $880, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Mumbai University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $880 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $700 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $305 If you're reading this, thank you. - Shima