Surgery fund for Cris: palate reconstruction surgery in Angeles

In December I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Angeles University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Angeles University Hospital told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $105 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 Thanks for reading all this. - Cris