Help me pay for septoplasty at Los Angeles General Hospital

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,950 short. Doctors at Los Angeles General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver 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 work a full shift 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 $5,950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $400 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 With deep gratitude, Russell