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A craniotomy for Teresa: covering what insurance won't
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Teresa was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇮🇹 Lazio, Italy3,456 views
Teresa was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in July. The surgeon at Latina University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,250 short.
my mother has been in and out of Latina University Hospital since July. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,350 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Teresa struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Teresa won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,250 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $510
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,500
• Post-operative medication: $240
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-09-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
best of luck, Greta. Get well soon. Greetings from Shubra
sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Latina
what exactly is the $3,250 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. physiotherapy sessions comes first ($510) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Good luck, Greta. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Greta. Hope this works out for you.
Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Lazio. I'll ask around and let you know
Hope things get better soon, Greta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Quezon City