Masud's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Masud was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $790, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $550 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since August. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $790 is more than we can find. While we wait, Masud struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Masud won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $70 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.