Septoplasty for Manon: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $4,550 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 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 4 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $460 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,780 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.