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

Vladimir was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in April. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $860, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $600 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since April. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $860 is more than we can find. While we wait, Vladimir struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 8 weeks. During that time Vladimir won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Post-operative medication: $110 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $160 I hope life is good to you.