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

In November I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Anaheim 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 $3,950, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,950 short. Doctors at Anaheim Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,950 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 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 $2,950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $570 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $480 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.