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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in May is out of reach without help covering $2,850 of the cost.

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Mercedes F. Castro
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Madrid
Andrea was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in January. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,800, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $2,850 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since January. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Andrea struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Andrea won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,850 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $310 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,860 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Mercedes
due date
2026-04-23
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Mercedes. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

    • rooting for you, Mercedes. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

      • shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Love from Kampala.

        • Keith T. WatsonID verified

          good luck, Mercedes. Hope this works out for you. God bless!

          • Sita G. GrewalID verified

            wishing Andrea a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

            • Lena MichalskiAddress verified

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 14 people at work. Love from Fort Worth

              • Hang in there, Mercedes. Get well soon. Greetings from Soweto

                • thanks for sharing this, Mercedes. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update

                  • Take care, Mercedes. Shared this with my family

                    • Gloria GilbertID verified

                      Thinking of you, Mercedes. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Charlotte.

                      • Sending love, Mercedes. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best

                        • wishing you the best, Mercedes. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                          • Thinking of you and your family, Mercedes. Get well soon. God bless.

                            • Take care. Get well soon. Don't give up. Blessings

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