Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at San Antonio Regional Medical Center

In July I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at San Antonio Regional Medical Center 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 $11,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,700 short. Doctors at San Antonio Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 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. 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 $6,700 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,750 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,100 • Post-operative medication: $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.