Help me pay for emergency hernia repair at Lapu-Lapu General Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Lapu-Lapu General 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 $880, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Lapu-Lapu General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $880 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $700 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $440 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Maricel