Help me pay for cataract surgery at Saint Matthew Hospital

In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,650 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,650 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $600 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $810 • Physiotherapy sessions: $200 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Yusuf