Gallbladder removal for Fatima: covering what insurance won't

In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Ekurhuleni University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,600 short. Doctors at Ekurhuleni University Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $125 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $520 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $855 Thank you so much.