Eduardo's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Tehuacán Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,700, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,850 short. Doctors at Tehuacán Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 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. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $620 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $670 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.