Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Pune Orthopedic Institute

In July I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Pune Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $640, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Pune Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $640 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 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 $450 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 I hope life is good to you.