Knee replacement surgery for Andrés: covering what insurance won't

In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Coatzacoalcos University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Coatzacoalcos University Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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 $450 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Andrés