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

In July I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth 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 $6,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $3,050 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard 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 climb stairs 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 $3,050 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,950 • Physiotherapy sessions: $780 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Wyatt