Surgery fund for Hendra: gallbladder removal in Jakarta

In December I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Jakarta General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $800 short. Doctors at Jakarta General Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $220 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $30 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Hendra