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

Devi was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in October. The surgeon at Thane Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,000 short. my daughter has been in and out of Thane Regional Medical Center since October. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Devi 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Devi 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 $1,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $590 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Lakshmi