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

In March I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at 6th of October City University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $790, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at 6th of October City University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $790 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 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 $550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $410 • Post-operative medication: $15 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.