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

In June I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at New Delhi Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $860, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $600 short. Doctors at New Delhi Community Hospital told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $860 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care 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 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 $600 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $370 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Physiotherapy sessions: $80 Thank you for reading my story. - Rahul