Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Charles: covering what insurance won't

In November I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Buffalo Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $6,250 short. Doctors at Buffalo Community Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $6,250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $610 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290 • Post-operative medication: $250 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,550 Thanks for being kind about this. - Charles