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

In January I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Rome Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,800 short. Doctors at Rome Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer 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 $5,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $385 I hope life is good to you. - Larysa