Surgery fund for Parvathi: a craniotomy in Kanpur

In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Kanpur Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Kanpur Regional Medical Center told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $480 Thanks for being kind about this. - Parvathi