A partial thyroidectomy for Adel: covering what insurance won't

Adel was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in January. The surgeon at Mansoura University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $700 short. my husband has been in and out of Mansoura University Hospital since January. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Adel struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Adel won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 Glad we found this place. - Rania