Palate reconstruction surgery for Shirin: covering what insurance won't

Shirin was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at Pune General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $800 short. my mother has been in and out of Pune General Hospital since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shirin struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Shirin won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. 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 $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 If you're reading this, thank you.