Daniela's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Daniela was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,800, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,400 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Daniela struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Daniela won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,400 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $210 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,030 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.