Surgery fund for Sơn: ACL reconstruction in Thủ Đức

In June I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Thủ Đức Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Thủ Đức Community Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 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 7 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. 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $210 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Sơn