Surgery fund for Shazia: emergency hernia repair in Lahore

In April I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Lahore University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $940, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Lahore University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $940 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $320 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $185 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Shazia