Hip replacement surgery for Kreesan: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Soweto Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,550, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Soweto Orthopedic Institute told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $120 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $765 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.