Surgery fund for Lester: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Caloocan

In October I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Caloocan Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Caloocan Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,000 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 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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: • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $710 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Lester