Surgery fund for Aria: spinal decompression surgery in Coventry

In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Coventry General Hospital 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 $4,850, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,900 short. Doctors at Coventry General Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,850 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. Recovery is expected to take about 3 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,900 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $340 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,350 • Post-operative medication: $210 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.