Vinod's gallbladder removal can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Vinod was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Thrissur Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,900, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,150 short. my husband has been in and out of Thrissur Community Hospital since August. 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 $1,900 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vinod struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Vinod won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,150 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $570 • Travel and lodging for the family: $80 Every share and every dollar helps.