Surgery fund for Dipika: laparoscopic cyst removal in Madurai

Dipika was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in September. The surgeon at Madurai University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $600 short. my mother has been in and out of Madurai University Hospital since September. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Dipika struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Dipika won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Chinmay