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

Lorena was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Bogotá Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,800, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,250 short. my mother has been in and out of Bogotá Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal 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, Lorena struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 4 weeks. During that time Lorena won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $840 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 With deep gratitude, Mercedes