Surgery fund for Rylee: a craniotomy in Bristol

In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Bristol University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $4,950 short. Doctors at Bristol University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,000 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. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,950 goes: • Post-operative medication: $350 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,280 If you're reading this, thank you.