Palate reconstruction surgery for Caio: covering what insurance won't

In September I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,300, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,300 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $2,300 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,250 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $850 • Physiotherapy sessions: $140 Glad we found this place. - Caio