Emergency hernia repair for Barış: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Üsküdar General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Üsküdar General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $460 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $910 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 Thanks for being kind about this. - Barış