Vani's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Vani was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Nagpur University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $450 short. my mother has been in and out of Nagpur University Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vani struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Vani won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $350 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Payal