Surgery fund for Waseem: gallbladder removal in Rawalpindi

In June I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Rawalpindi Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $700, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $350 short. Doctors at Rawalpindi Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $350 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $35 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $240 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Every share and every dollar helps.