Valentina's valve repair surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In April I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,950 short. Doctors at Los Angeles General Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress 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 climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,950 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $660 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,100 • Post-operative medication: $190 I hope life is good to you.