Surgery fund for Faith: a partial thyroidectomy in Laredo

In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Laredo General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,250 short. Doctors at Laredo General Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook 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 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 $6,250 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $410 • Post-operative medication: $240 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,100 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Faith