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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in October is out of reach without help covering $7,300 of the cost.

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Dylan Morrison
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Calgary
Ariana was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Calgary General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,300 short. my mother has been in and out of Calgary General Hospital since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ariana struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Ariana won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,300 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,250 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $590 • Post-operative medication: $430 • Physiotherapy sessions: $690 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-05
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Hospital invoice

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  • thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. After 14 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Calgary.

    • Thinking of you, Dylan. Shared this with my family. Take care!

      • Sending good thoughts, Dylan. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

        • praying for you, Dylan. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ariana!

            • Dylan MorrisonOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $3,000. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

          • Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Calgary

            • Best of luck, Dylan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Dylan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

                • Mohit W. NegiAddress verified

                  Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • Praying for you, Dylan. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.

                    • you're not alone. Wishing Ariana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 10 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

                      • good luck. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                        • stay strong, Dylan. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Vadodara.

                          • Joshua N. ObrienAddress verified

                            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning. Love from Pune.

                            • Sending strength, Dylan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update

                              • Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Dallas this morning. All the best

                                • So sorry you're going through this, Dylan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Calgary.

                                  • Wishing you the best, Dylan. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                                    • Best of luck, Dylan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

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