Armando's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Medellín Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,600 short. Doctors at Medellín Orthopedic Institute told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $1,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $190 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $850 • Travel and lodging for the family: $85 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $135 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.