Surgery fund for Isabel: a craniotomy in Taguig

In March I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Taguig General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at Taguig General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress 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 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 $600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Isabel