Asif's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $600, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Saint Francis Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $180 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 If you're reading this, thank you.