Surgery fund for Grace: gallbladder removal in London

In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,350, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,050 short. Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,350 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 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $3,050 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,600 • Post-operative medication: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $540 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Grace