Laparoscopic cyst removal for Yolanda: covering what insurance won't

In January I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Girona Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Girona Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,100 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,050 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500 Thank you for reading my story. - Yolanda