ACL reconstruction for Chalerm: covering what insurance won't

In January I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,100, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,100 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation 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 $1,050 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Post-operative medication: $65 I hope life is good to you.