Itzel's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Puebla Community Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $830, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $500 short. Doctors at Puebla Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $830 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 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 $500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $220 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.