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

Mai was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $560, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $450 short. my wife has been in and out of Saint Luke Hospital since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $560 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mai struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Mai won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Post-operative medication: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Trung