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

In October I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $6,150 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $6,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,550 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $510 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Post-operative medication: $390 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Reagan