Surgery fund for Rocío: emergency hernia repair in Riverside

In June I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Riverside Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,600 short. Doctors at Riverside Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $4,600 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600 • Physiotherapy sessions: $750 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 • Post-operative medication: $410 Every share and every dollar helps. - Rocío