Surgery fund for Lorena: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Irapuato

In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Irapuato Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,800 short. Doctors at Irapuato Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,800 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,350 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $260 Thank you for reading my story. - Lorena