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

In June I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at New Delhi Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $270, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at New Delhi Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $270 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor 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 lift anything heavy 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 $200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Post-operative medication: $70 If you're reading this, thank you. - Seema