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

Regina was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Los Angeles Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,850, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,300 short. my mother has been in and out of Los Angeles Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Regina struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Regina won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,300 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $185 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 • Post-operative medication: $385 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.