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

In July I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Jakarta Selatan Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $690, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Jakarta Selatan Community Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $690 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $35 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Indah