Gallbladder removal for Stephanie: covering what insurance won't

Stephanie was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in January. The surgeon at Glasgow University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,550 short. my mother has been in and out of Glasgow University Hospital since January. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Stephanie struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Stephanie won't be able to drive, 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 $5,550 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,600 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 • Post-operative medication: $260 If you're reading this, thank you. - Jade