Surgery fund for Fitria: a partial thyroidectomy in Jakarta

In March I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Jakarta General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for June. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Jakarta General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $750 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Post-operative medication: $30 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $310 Glad we found this place.