Hazel's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,400 short. Doctors at Saint Anne Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver 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 drive 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 $1,400 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.