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

Lucía was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in July. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,950, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $3,700 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since July. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucía struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Lucía won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,700 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $310 • Post-operative medication: $420 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,970 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Gerardo