Surgery fund for Masud: knee replacement surgery in Udaipur

In April I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Udaipur Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Udaipur Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $470 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Masud