Surgery fund for Maryna: spinal decompression surgery in Yekaterinburg

In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Yekaterinburg 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 $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Yekaterinburg Regional Medical Center told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $460 • Post-operative medication: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 I hope life is good to you.