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

Julián was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in March. The surgeon at Monterrey General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,350 short. my husband has been in and out of Monterrey General Hospital since March. 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 $2,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Julián struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Julián 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 $1,350 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $195 • Post-operative medication: $55 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.