Surgery fund for Maxim: gallbladder removal in Saint Petersburg

Maxim was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in June. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,450, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,000 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since June. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,450 is more than we can find. While we wait, Maxim struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Maxim won't be able to drive, 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 $1,000 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 Glad we found this place. - Nadia