Surgery fund for Shirley: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in El Paso

In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at El Paso 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 $5,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,150 short. Doctors at El Paso Community Hospital told me an aortic valve defect 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 $5,250 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 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. 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 $4,150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $330 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 Thank you for reading my story. - Shirley