Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Vancouver Regional Medical Center

In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Vancouver Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $4,500 short. Doctors at Vancouver Regional Medical Center told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,500 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,150 • Post-operative medication: $180 Thank you for reading my story. - Arnel