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A partial thyroidectomy for Clinton: covering what insurance won't
After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Clinton was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇿🇦 Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa1,189 views
In August I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Polokwane Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,950, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,450 short.
Doctors at Polokwane Orthopedic Institute told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,950 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $630
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $610
• Post-operative medication: $75
• Physiotherapy sessions: $135
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Clinton
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- 2026-12-08
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- Hospital invoice
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Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Alexandria donated after I showed her your page
Hope it all works out, Clinton. This could happen to any of us. Take care.