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

In July I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Madrid Orthopedic Institute recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,350 short. Doctors at Madrid Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,750 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 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 $4,350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $430 • Post-operative medication: $280 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Andrés