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

Mikhail was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Novosibirsk General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,450, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,700 short. my husband has been in and out of Novosibirsk General Hospital since August. 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 $2,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mikhail struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 12 weeks. During that time Mikhail won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $90 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $130 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $245 Thank you for reading my story. - Diana