Krishnan's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Krishnan was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Nagpur Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,150, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,300 short. my father has been in and out of Nagpur Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Krishnan struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Krishnan won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $580 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Anand