Surgery fund for Naveen: septoplasty in Coimbatore

In October I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Coimbatore University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $940, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Coimbatore University Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $940 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $750 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $560 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.