Surgery fund for Liza: septoplasty in San Fernando

In January I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at San Fernando Orthopedic Institute recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $190, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $150 short. Doctors at San Fernando Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $190 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 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 $150 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $50 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Liza