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

Riddhi was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for September. 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 mother has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since June. 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 $790 is more than we can find. While we wait, Riddhi struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 8 weeks. During that time Riddhi won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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: • Physiotherapy sessions: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $455 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.