Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Donna: covering what insurance won't

In April I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Memphis University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,850, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,300 short. Doctors at Memphis University Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,850 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 10 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,300 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 • Post-operative medication: $310 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.