Tania's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In March I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Madurai General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $730, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Madurai General Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $730 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.