Spinal decompression surgery for Enrico: covering what insurance won't

In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Verona Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, 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 $4,500 short. Doctors at Verona Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a farm laborer, 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 farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $4,500 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $270 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.