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

Laxman was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $810, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $650 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $810 is more than we can find. While we wait, Laxman struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Laxman won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $230 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.