Ishita's cataract surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $670, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without cataract surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $670 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 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $400 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $240 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Ishita