Jacqui Scott is struggling and "miserable" after failing to raise enough funds for an operation that would turn her life around.
A tentative date to remove two surgical meshes, which have caused "immense pain" over the past seven years, was set for March 5 in America, but could only be booked once the total sum became available.
Last time the Napier woman spoke to Hawke's Bay Today she needed $86,000 in two weeks to pay for the surgery - she still has to come up with $84,000 and now has to wait another six months.
"I'm really miserable, I'm finding it really hard - I missed my date for the surgery and I have not been given another one," she said.
"As soon as I get it out the better for me, I am still in a lot of pain."