Surgery fund for Bijay: ACL reconstruction in Butwal

In April I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Butwal University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Butwal University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $750 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $475 Every share and every dollar helps. - Bijay