paying for procedure..how did you pay?

I know this is kind of a personal question, but I am trying to come up with ways to raise $10000 to have this done. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thank you, Julie

Julie I took out a home equity loan. I hated to do it but it was the only way for me. Bev Sodemann

I cashed in part of my retirement. I figured I would have to live long enough to get retirement and that is what this surgery will do for me, so it is very worth it to me.