Juliana's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Santos University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,500 short. Doctors at Santos University Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $2,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,350 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $460 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 • Post-operative medication: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $270 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.