Mercy's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Taguig Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,700, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Taguig Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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. 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 $850 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $520 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Post-operative medication: $40 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Mercy