Alejandro's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In June I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Alicante General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,450, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Alicante General Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,450 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $230 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $195 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,275 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Alejandro