Uzma's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In November I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Faisalabad University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Faisalabad University Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $750 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $400 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.