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

In July I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Dwarka University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $440, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $350 short. Doctors at Dwarka University Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $440 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. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $350 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $230 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.