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

Simone was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Lyon University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,850, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,650 short. my mother has been in and out of Lyon University Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,850 is more than we can find. While we wait, Simone struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Simone won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $3,650 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $360 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $460 With deep gratitude, Josiane