Surgery fund for Cesar: emergency hernia repair in Manila

Cesar was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in August. The surgeon at Manila Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $600 short. my son has been in and out of Manila Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Cesar 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Cesar 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 $600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $25 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Angelo