Surgery fund for Emilio: emergency hernia repair in Bogotá

Emilio was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in June. The surgeon at Bogotá Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,800, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,250 short. my father has been in and out of Bogotá Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Emilio struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Emilio won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $2,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $880 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $890 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $160 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 Glad we found this place. - Rodrigo