Surgery fund for Zoya: ACL reconstruction in Odesa

In September I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Odesa University Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,350, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Odesa University Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,350 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 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $800 goes: • Post-operative medication: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Thanks for being kind about this. - Zoya