Valve repair surgery for Qasim: covering what insurance won't

In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Heliopolis Regional Medical Center recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Heliopolis Regional Medical Center told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Post-operative medication: $55 Thanks for reading all this.