Surgery fund for Nilesh: palate reconstruction surgery in Hubballi

In April I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,900 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 10 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 $950 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 Every share and every dollar helps.