Gallbladder removal for Alicja: covering what insurance won't

Alicja was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in April. The surgeon at Warsaw Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Warsaw Community Hospital since April. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Alicja struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Alicja won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. 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 $3,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $790 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,350 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $125 • Post-operative medication: $190 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $165 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.