Rajiv's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Rajiv was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Chennai Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $640, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $450 short. my son has been in and out of Chennai Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $640 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rajiv struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 5 weeks. During that time Rajiv 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 $450 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.