Anand's laparoscopic cyst removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Anand was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $640, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $450 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $640 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anand struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Anand won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $330 If you're reading this, thank you. - Shruthi