Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Saint Matthew Hospital

In May I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $920, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $550 short. Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $920 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Hasan