Surgery fund for Maksym: spinal decompression surgery in Kyiv

In July I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Kyiv Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,350 short. Doctors at Kyiv Orthopedic Institute told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,800 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook 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 climb stairs 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 $1,350 goes: • Post-operative medication: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $480 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $580 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $120 Thank you so much. - Maksym