Knee replacement surgery for Vijay: covering what insurance won't

In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Mangaluru University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $930, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Mangaluru University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $930 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $25 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.