Surgery fund for Pavel: knee replacement surgery in Bogra

In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Bogra Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Bogra Orthopedic Institute told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $800 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $230 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 If you're reading this, thank you.