Surgery fund for Anum: a partial thyroidectomy in Hyderabad

In May I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Hyderabad Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Hyderabad Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 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. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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: $340 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $330 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 • Post-operative medication: $20 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $10 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.