Surgery fund for Umesh: a craniotomy in Thane

Umesh was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in April. The surgeon at Thane General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $900 short. my father has been in and out of Thane General Hospital since April. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Umesh 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Umesh won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. 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: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Jyoti