Help Robert pay for emergency hernia repair at Bakersfield General Hospital

Robert was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in June. The surgeon at Bakersfield General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,850 short. my husband has been in and out of Bakersfield General Hospital since June. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Robert struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Robert 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 $6,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,100 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 • Post-operative medication: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $800 • Travel and lodging for the family: $320 With deep gratitude, Leonardo