Gallbladder removal for Wafa: covering what insurance won't

In March I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Luxor Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,300, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Luxor Orthopedic Institute told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,300 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 7 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $50 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 I hope life is good to you. - Wafa