Surgery fund for Taner: a partial thyroidectomy in Istanbul

In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Istanbul Community 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 $870, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $650 short. Doctors at Istanbul Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $870 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 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 $650 goes: • Post-operative medication: $90 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $390 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $170 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.