I possibly need surgery but I don't have insurance. What are my options?

If your new job pays you very well, you can opt for your own health insurance - at around $600 per month. (blue cross, etc) If you can wait till you qualify for this new jobs health plan - then do that - but you should get another opinion - a lot of people live with back problems and learn how to reduce the pain and discomfort. By the way, in addition to the excessive cost of the elective surgery - there is only a 25 to 50% chance that your problem will be solved.