Roman's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In January I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Odesa General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,700, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Odesa General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,700 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes 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 $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $220 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $95 Glad we found this place.