Surgery fund for Theodore: a partial thyroidectomy in Sydney

In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Sydney University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Sydney University Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 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 $1,200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 Thanks for being kind about this.