Surgery fund for Alejandra: spinal decompression surgery in Laredo

Alejandra was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Laredo University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,350 short. my mother has been in and out of Laredo University Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Alejandra struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 5 weeks. During that time Alejandra 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 $1,350 goes: • Post-operative medication: $270 • Physiotherapy sessions: $690 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $390 I hope life is good to you. - Eduardo