Surgery fund for Antonio: a partial thyroidectomy in Ciudad de México

Antonio was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Ciudad de México University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,600 short. my husband has been in and out of Ciudad de México University Hospital since June. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Antonio struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Antonio won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. 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 $1,600 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $680 • Travel and lodging for the family: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $510 If you're reading this, thank you. - Elena