Surgery fund for Mehul: palate reconstruction surgery in Siliguri

In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Siliguri Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Siliguri Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $900 goes: • Post-operative medication: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $340 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $400 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Mehul