Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Saint Petersburg General Hospital

In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Petersburg General 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 $500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $400 short. Doctors at Saint Petersburg General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $400 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $170 • Post-operative medication: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $95 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.