Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Saint Anne Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 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. 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 $800 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Shilpa