Spinal decompression surgery for Rodrigo: covering what insurance won't

Rodrigo was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in January. The surgeon at Córdoba Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,550, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,150 short. my father has been in and out of Córdoba Community Hospital since January. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rodrigo struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 4 weeks. During that time Rodrigo won't be able to walk without help, 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: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $990 • Post-operative medication: $100 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.