Help me pay for emergency hernia repair at Saint Mary Hospital

In January I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,150, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,300 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 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. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $3,300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $260 • Travel and lodging for the family: $410 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,630 If you're reading this, thank you.