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

Kai was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Miami General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,550 short. my son has been in and out of Miami General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kai struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 12 weeks. During that time Kai won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $3,550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $180 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $470 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Courtney