Surgery fund for Ritu: emergency hernia repair in Mumbai

In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Mumbai Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Mumbai Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 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 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 Thank you so much. - Ritu