Surgery fund for Irena: a partial thyroidectomy in Gliwice

In May I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Gliwice Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,400, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $2,550 short. Doctors at Gliwice Community Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,400 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $2,550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $200 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $520 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,500 • Travel and lodging for the family: $145 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Irena