Surgery fund for Elena: gallbladder removal in Newcastle upon Tyne

Elena was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in March. The surgeon at Newcastle upon Tyne General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,700 short. my mother has been in and out of Newcastle upon Tyne General Hospital since March. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Elena struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Elena won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,700 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $250 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.