Surgery fund for Dipesh: a craniotomy in Kathmandu

In May I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Kathmandu Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $300 short. Doctors at Kathmandu Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 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. 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 $300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.