Surgery fund for Samuel: emergency hernia repair in Bristol

In July I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Bristol Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,650 short. Doctors at Bristol Community Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $6,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280 • Post-operative medication: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $830 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.