Joost's hip replacement surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Joost was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in November. The surgeon at Haarlem Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,500 short. my husband has been in and out of Haarlem Orthopedic Institute since November. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Joost 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 10 weeks. During that time Joost 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 $3,500 goes: • Post-operative medication: $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $540 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Merel