Surgery fund for Chang-min: gallbladder removal in Chandler

Chang-min was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in March. The surgeon at Chandler University Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,650 short. my father has been in and out of Chandler University Hospital since March. 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 $8,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chang-min struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Chang-min 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 $5,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $145 • Physiotherapy sessions: $630 • Travel and lodging for the family: $365 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Sun-hee