Surgery fund for Mikhail: cataract surgery in Moscow

In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Moscow General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,700, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,850 short. Doctors at Moscow General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $710 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.