Surgery fund for Adel: emergency hernia repair in Shubra

In February I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Shubra Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $690, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Shubra Regional Medical Center told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a farm laborer, 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 farm laborer 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 stand for more than ten minutes 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: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $290 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.