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

Nikolai was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in July. The surgeon at Lviv University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,150 short. my husband has been in and out of Lviv University Hospital since July. 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 $2,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nikolai struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Nikolai won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $70 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $730 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 Thanks for reading all this.