Surgery fund for Leo: gallbladder removal in Los Angeles

Leo was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,700 short. my father has been in and out of Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Leo 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 12 weeks. During that time Leo 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 $6,700 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,100 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $750 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,080 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Josiah