Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Juiz de Fora Community Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Juiz de Fora Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,700 short. Doctors at Juiz de Fora Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,700 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 • Physiotherapy sessions: $220 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $945 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.