Surgery fund for Divya: palate reconstruction surgery in Mumbai

Divya was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Mumbai University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $700 short. my mother has been in and out of Mumbai University Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Divya struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Divya won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. 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 $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Vijay