Valve repair surgery for Anjali: covering what insurance won't

In June I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Pune General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $270, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $200 short. Doctors at Pune General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $270 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Post-operative medication: $60 With deep gratitude, Anjali