Douglas's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Sheffield Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,050 short. Doctors at Sheffield Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant 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 $6,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,800 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 • Post-operative medication: $390 • Physiotherapy sessions: $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $430 Thank you so much. - Douglas