Surgery fund for Elena: a partial thyroidectomy in Quezon City

In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Quezon City University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,600, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Quezon City University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $430 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $35 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 Thank you so much. - Elena