Surgery fund for Jose: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Detroit

In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Detroit General Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,100 short. Doctors at Detroit General Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $4,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Travel and lodging for the family: $510 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.