Mousumi's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Aurangabad Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Aurangabad Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $340 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $340 • Post-operative medication: $50 Thanks for being kind about this.