Surgery fund for Sanjay: cataract surgery in Durgapur

Sanjay was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Durgapur Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $800 short. my son has been in and out of Durgapur Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sanjay struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Sanjay won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $190 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thank you for reading my story. - Myra