Irene's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In June I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Celaya Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,800 short. Doctors at Celaya Regional Medical Center told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,400 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,800 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $910 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $785 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Irene