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

Emilio was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in December. The surgeon at Bogotá Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,650 short. my son has been in and out of Bogotá Community Hospital since December. 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 $2,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Emilio 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Emilio 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 $1,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $770 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $430 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Travel and lodging for the family: $130 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Andrés