Surgery fund for Paul: valve repair surgery in Kingston

In January I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,550 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation 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 $1,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,250 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $190 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Paul