Lâm's septoplasty can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Lâm was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in October. The surgeon at Da Nang University Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $850 short. my brother has been in and out of Da Nang University Hospital since October. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lâm struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Lâm won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.