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

Lydia was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at Los Angeles Community Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,300 short. my wife has been in and out of Los Angeles Community Hospital since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Lydia struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Lydia 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 $5,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,050 • Post-operative medication: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $770 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Maverick