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

In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Amritsar University Hospital 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 $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Amritsar University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 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 stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $460 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.