Gallbladder removal for Anton: covering what insurance won't

Anton was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in July. The surgeon at Novosibirsk Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,450 short. my son has been in and out of Novosibirsk Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Anton struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Anton won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,450 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,000 • Physiotherapy sessions: $170 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Post-operative medication: $115 I hope life is good to you. - Viktoria