Surgery fund for Abril: knee replacement surgery in Envigado

In August I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,250 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $195 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 With deep gratitude, Abril