Gallbladder removal for Christian: covering what insurance won't

Christian was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at London Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $6,100 short. my father has been in and out of London Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Christian struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Christian won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $6,100 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,450 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $340 • Travel and lodging for the family: $280 If you're reading this, thank you. - Alexa