Surgery fund for Mahesh: a craniotomy in Kochi

In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor 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. 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 $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $280 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 Thank you so much.