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

In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a seamstress, 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 seamstress 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 look after the children alone 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 $450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $270 • Post-operative medication: $75 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Irina