Olivia's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Johannesburg Orthopedic Institute recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Johannesburg Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 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. 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: • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $530 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170 Thank you for reading my story.