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

After a cleft palate needing repair, Cristina was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina2,319 views
Cristina F. Treviño
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Buenos Aires
In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital 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 $2,550, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,800 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,550 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $760 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $850 • Travel and lodging for the family: $110 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-09-28
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Tomer Mizrahi 🇮🇱 · $10

    “Stay strong. Thought of Cristina all day after reading this. - Tel Aviv”

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  • Léo Jean Dufour 🇫🇷 · $250
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  • Shweta M. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Gustavo Rodrigo Correia 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Thought of Cristina all day after reading this. - Niterói”

  • Elena Kuzmin 🇺🇦 · $10
  • Sunita T. Dhawan 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Min-seo Ga-eun Hong 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Joyce H. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Ximena R. Rangel 🇲🇽 · $100
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  • Roberta Bianco 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Venice”

  • Pieter Blom 🇳🇱 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope this covers a bit of it. - The Hague”

  • Maria B. Williamson 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Naresh B. Pandey 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Emon Akter 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Carla M. Cloete 🇿🇦 · $10
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  • good luck, Cristina. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Buffalo this morning. Greetings from Buffalo.

    • Sending strength, Cristina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

      • Best of luck, Cristina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

        • Sending strength, Cristina. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Buenos Aires

          • Rooting for you, Cristina. Shared it with a few friends. Love from London.

            • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Bengaluru.

              • Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Buenos Aires.

                • Good luck, Cristina. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Love from San Sebastián

                  • Hope things get better soon, Cristina. Wishing Cristina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Cristina. Get well soon. Blessings!

                      • good luck. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Buenos Aires!

                        • Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Parramatta

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