Surgery fund for Santhosh: spinal decompression surgery in Bengaluru

In September I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Bengaluru Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $430, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $300 short. Doctors at Bengaluru Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $430 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent 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 climb stairs 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 $300 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Post-operative medication: $65 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Santhosh