Surgery fund for Ella: a craniotomy in London

In July I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $950 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $950 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 • Post-operative medication: $270 Every share and every dollar helps. - Ella