Vanessa's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Vanessa was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Berlin Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,450 short. my wife has been in and out of Berlin Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vanessa struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Vanessa won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,250 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,350 • Post-operative medication: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.