Surgery fund for Hudson: hip replacement surgery in San Jose

Hudson was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at San Jose General Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,150 short. my husband has been in and out of San Jose General Hospital since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hudson 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Hudson 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 $1,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $160 • Travel and lodging for the family: $440 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Serenity