Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Kandy Community Hospital

In June I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Kandy Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,450, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Kandy Community Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,450 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,100 goes: • Post-operative medication: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $575 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Upul