Surgery fund for Binod: ACL reconstruction in Kathmandu

In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Kathmandu General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,000 short. Doctors at Kathmandu General Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $270 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $20 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.