Help me pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at Knoxville Orthopedic Institute

In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Knoxville Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,800 short. Doctors at Knoxville Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 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 $4,800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 Glad we found this place.