Rolando's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,300 short. Doctors at Bakersfield Regional Medical Center told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,000 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,300 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,800 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570 • Post-operative medication: $270 • Travel and lodging for the family: $360 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.