Surgery fund for Josefina: a craniotomy in San Fernando

In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at San Fernando Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,800, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,400 short. Doctors at San Fernando Community Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $630 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $65 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 Thanks for reading all this. - Josefina