Surgery fund for Nimra: knee replacement surgery in Hyderabad

In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Hyderabad University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $640, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Hyderabad University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $640 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard 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 look after the children alone 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 $450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Physiotherapy sessions: $35 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 Thank you for reading my story.