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

In August I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Dasmariñas 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 $1,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Dasmariñas Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 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. The recovery period 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $350 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Thanks for being kind about this.