Surgery fund for Rohan: a craniotomy in Nashik

In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Nashik Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Nashik Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver 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 work a full shift 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 $900 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $250 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.