Surgery fund for Aarti: valve repair surgery in Chennai

In June I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Chennai Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Chennai Regional Medical Center told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 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. 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 I hope life is good to you.