diff --git a/blueprints/messages/message_routes.py b/blueprints/messages/message_routes.py
index 7fef6c9..c6dc951 100644
--- a/blueprints/messages/message_routes.py
+++ b/blueprints/messages/message_routes.py
@@ -222,7 +222,8 @@ def send_message(conv_id):
         if files:
             try:
                 from message_upload_service import MessageUploadService
-                upload_service = MessageUploadService()
+                from flask import current_app
+                upload_service = MessageUploadService(current_app.root_path)
                 for f in files:
                     result = upload_service.save_file(f)
                     if result['success']: