Help me pay for septoplasty at Austin Regional Medical Center

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Austin Regional Medical Center recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $5,550 short. Doctors at Austin Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 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 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. 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 $5,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $750 • Post-operative medication: $380 • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Asher