Gallbladder removal for Senthil: covering what insurance won't

Senthil was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in November. The surgeon at Hubballi Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $800 short. my father has been in and out of Hubballi Orthopedic Institute since November. 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 $1,600 is more than we can find. While we wait, Senthil struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 10 weeks. During that time Senthil won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $800 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $450 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $245 I hope life is good to you. - Priyanka