Somsak's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Chiang Mai Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,300, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,650 short. Doctors at Chiang Mai Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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 $1,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $850 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Somsak