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

Piper was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in May. The surgeon at Kelowna Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $16,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,950 short. my sister has been in and out of Kelowna Community Hospital since May. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $16,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Piper 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Piper 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 $7,950 goes: • Post-operative medication: $380 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,750 • Physiotherapy sessions: $730 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,090 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - William