Surgery fund for Dedi: gallbladder removal in Jakarta

In October I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Jakarta 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 $670, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Jakarta Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $670 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $400 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Dedi