Vanessa's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Feira de Santana University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,400 short. Doctors at Feira de Santana University Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic 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 $2,350 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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 $1,400 goes: • Post-operative medication: $95 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $140 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,165 Thanks for being kind about this.