Surgery fund for Sophie: laparoscopic endometriosis surgery in Los Angeles

In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute 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 $11,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,550 short. Doctors at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,000 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. Recovery is expected to take about 6 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 $5,550 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,550 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $480 Thanks for being kind about this. - Sophie