Daniel's ACL reconstruction can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Bogotá Regional Medical Center recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,000 short. Doctors at Bogotá Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $2,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $710 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $730 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $185 • Travel and lodging for the family: $140 If you're reading this, thank you. - Daniel