Surgery fund for Anand: laparoscopic cyst removal in Mumbai

In April I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,250 short. Doctors at Saint Francis Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 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 $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 Thanks for reading all this. - Anand