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

In November I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Lalitpur Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $630, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $500 short. Doctors at Lalitpur Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $630 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation 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 $500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $45 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $285 Glad we found this place. - Ganga