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

In June I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Mombasa Orthopedic Institute 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 $640, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $450 short. Doctors at Mombasa Orthopedic Institute told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $640 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 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. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $450 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $325 Glad we found this place.