Emergency hernia repair for Dariusz: covering what insurance won't

Dariusz was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in February. The surgeon at Gliwice Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,650, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,800 short. my father has been in and out of Gliwice Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Dariusz struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Dariusz won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. 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 $2,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $870 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $240 • Post-operative medication: $75 • Physiotherapy sessions: $150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $165 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.