Surgery fund for Jin-woo: palate reconstruction surgery in Mapo

In September I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Mapo Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,950, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,200 short. Doctors at Mapo Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,950 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 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $2,200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $390 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 I hope life is good to you. - Jin-woo