Cataract surgery for Marta: covering what insurance won't

In July I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Santa Fe University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $870, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Santa Fe University Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $870 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation 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 $650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $85 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 Every share and every dollar helps.