Surgery fund for Anna: septoplasty in Gothenburg

In May I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Gothenburg General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,350 short. Doctors at Gothenburg General Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 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 $4,350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 • Physiotherapy sessions: $610 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,850 • Post-operative medication: $160 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.