Surgery fund for Taras: hip replacement surgery in Saint Petersburg

In July I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $2,350 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,150 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 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $2,350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $140 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,100 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $985 With deep gratitude, Taras