Krishnan's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Vadodara General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $530, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Vadodara General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $530 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Post-operative medication: $40 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.