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

After a herniated spinal disc, Chamari was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Harsha Gamage
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Colombo
Chamari was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in August. The surgeon at Colombo Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $850 short. my mother has been in and out of Colombo Community Hospital since August. 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 $1,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Chamari 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Chamari 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 $850 goes: โ€ข Post-operative medication: $35 โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $570 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $145 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Harsha
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. 22% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

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