Help me pay for spinal decompression surgery at Saint Matthew Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint Matthew 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 $8,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,600 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $6,600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $820 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,800 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,460 With deep gratitude, Caroline