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

In March I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Wiesbaden General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Wiesbaden General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280 • Post-operative medication: $260 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Sophia