Guilherme's knee replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In September I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Pelotas Regional Medical Center recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,650 short. Doctors at Pelotas Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $770 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $440 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $130 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 Thank you so much.