Help me pay for valve repair surgery at Istanbul General Hospital

In February I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Istanbul General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Istanbul General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant 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 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 $1,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $905 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Gizem