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

In September I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Chiang Mai Regional Medical Center recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,500 short. Doctors at Chiang Mai Regional Medical Center told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,500 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,050 • Travel and lodging for the family: $130 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $85 Thank you for reading my story. - Somchai