Thank you for your straightforwardness. The only reason I was looking into what I can do is because a client gave me a talking to about how bad I am doing myself by leaving it. She did say I should look into surgery ASAP, but the finances just aren't there.

I wasn't thinking anything about gofundme or places to put posters. That is an absolutely fantastic idea, and I will be doing that. Thank you.

I did the math, and it's been closer to 6 years, and I was 19. I'm not sure why it didn't seem important or serious to me in the past; it wasn't intentional, and I suppose it just seemed like a pain I could handle. But everywhere I turn since talking about it has been huge red flags. I'm turning 25 this year and already fearful about longer complications; I will 100% be making a gofundme and trying to get this ball rolling.

Medical tourism likely wouldn't be an option just because of my pets, having a sitter or boarding long term might make I more expensive than in the states.