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

Nandini was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $700 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nandini struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Nandini won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $580 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Post-operative medication: $30 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Murugan