Ricardo's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Ricardo was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in June. The surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,150, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,900 short. my father has been in and out of Los Angeles General Hospital since June. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ricardo struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 10 weeks. During that time Ricardo won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,900 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 • Post-operative medication: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $830 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.