Surgery fund for Aarati: knee replacement surgery in Lalitpur

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $250 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 3 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.