Surgery fund for Frank: emergency hernia repair in Oakland

Frank was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Oakland General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,900 short. my brother has been in and out of Oakland General Hospital since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Frank 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Frank won't be able to walk without help, 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 $5,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 Thanks for reading all this.