Surgery fund for Kavita: emergency hernia repair in Kolkata

Kavita was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in February. The surgeon at Kolkata Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $350 short. my daughter has been in and out of Kolkata Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kavita 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Kavita 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 $350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $240 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 Glad we found this place.