Help me pay for knee replacement surgery at Saint Anne Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a taxi driver, 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 taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.