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

In February I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Springfield Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $4,000 short. Doctors at Springfield Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a call-centre agent, 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 call-centre agent 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 drive 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 $4,000 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $770 • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Post-operative medication: $240 If you're reading this, thank you. - Luca