Surgery fund for Atul: laparoscopic cyst removal in Dwarka

In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Dwarka Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $700, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $350 short. Doctors at Dwarka Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $700 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $350 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $230 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 Thanks for reading all this.