Surgery fund for Vikash: spinal decompression surgery in Polokwane

In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Polokwane 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 $2,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,050 short. Doctors at Polokwane General Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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. 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 $2,050 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $950 • Post-operative medication: $100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $810 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Vikash