Horst's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In July I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,350 short. Doctors at Saint Catherine Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $4,350 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $340 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,860 Every share and every dollar helps.