Tayyaba's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

In May I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,700, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $850 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,700 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Post-operative medication: $20 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $285 If you're reading this, thank you.