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

Lucas was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in October. The surgeon at Los Angeles Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,300 short. my husband has been in and out of Los Angeles Community Hospital since October. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lucas 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. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Lucas 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 $6,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490 • Post-operative medication: $480 • Physiotherapy sessions: $830 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.