Gallbladder removal for Aarav: covering what insurance won't

In May I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Rajkot Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,150 short. Doctors at Rajkot Regional Medical Center told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,300 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $1,150 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $500 • Post-operative medication: $20 I hope life is good to you. - Aarav