Olga's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In March I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Zaporizhzhia Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,650, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,600 short. Doctors at Zaporizhzhia Community Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,650 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,600 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $680 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $150 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 • Post-operative medication: $45 Glad we found this place.