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

Lucy was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in March. The surgeon at Saint Francis Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,200 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Francis Hospital since March. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucy struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Lucy won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $390 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $530 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Every share and every dollar helps.