Surgery fund for Bambang: gallbladder removal in Jakarta Selatan

Bambang was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in August. The surgeon at Jakarta Selatan Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $400, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $300 short. my husband has been in and out of Jakarta Selatan Community Hospital since August. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bambang struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Bambang won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $300 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $190 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Siti