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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in May is out of reach without help covering $5,350 of the cost.

🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France4,083 views
Bintou Sylla
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Aissatou was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in February. The surgeon at Paris General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $5,350 short. my mother has been in and out of Paris General Hospital since February. 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 $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aissatou struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 Aissatou won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $310 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Bintou
due date
2025-05-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  1. We're at 29% thanks to 32 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Krishna E. PatelQuestion

    How is Aissatou doing now?

    • Viviane Adriana Prado

      Best of luck, Bintou. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

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