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

Chai was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Bang Khen General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $640, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $450 short. my father has been in and out of Bang Khen General Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $640 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chai 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Chai 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 $450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $175 • Travel and lodging for the family: $115 • Physiotherapy sessions: $160 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Wanida