Surgery fund for Shuai: spinal decompression surgery in Christchurch

Shuai was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Christchurch University Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,600 short. my father has been in and out of Christchurch University Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Shuai struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 6 weeks. During that time Shuai won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $3,600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $460 I hope life is good to you.