Raymond's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,950, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,450 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,950 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,450 goes: • Post-operative medication: $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $780 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.