Moumita's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In January I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $500 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 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. 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 $500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.