Help me pay for cataract surgery at Southampton Orthopedic Institute

In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Southampton Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $13,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,750 short. Doctors at Southampton Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $13,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 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 $6,750 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,450 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Post-operative medication: $340 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Khalid