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

Everly needs a partial thyroidectomy at Leeds Orthopedic Institute and the family is $6,900 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Gabriel R. Merritt
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Everly was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in November. The surgeon at Leeds Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,900 short. my daughter has been in and out of Leeds Orthopedic Institute since November. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Everly struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Everly won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,900 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,600 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,950 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $430 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Gabriel
due date
2026-02-12
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I made the first payment toward hospital stay.

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  • thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Düsseldorf so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    • You're not alone, Gabriel. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Leeds.

      • Looking forward to the next update. Love from Dwarka.

        • Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings

          • thinking of you and your family, Gabriel. Wishing Everly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Novosibirsk.

            • Li ShiQuestionPhoto verified

              what exactly is the $6,900 for?

              • Gabriel R. MerrittOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

                The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $2,600. Good question.

            • Anna W. CarrID verified

              Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care

              • Thanks for sharing this, Gabriel. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.

                • Rubina Shazia AslamPhoto verified

                  Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings

                  • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page.

                    • Good luck, Gabriel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Anaheim so I could bring a meal. Love from Manukau.

                      • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Shinjuku.

                        • Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

                          • you're not alone, Gabriel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Leeds.

                            • Thinking of you and your family, Gabriel. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.

                              • Bella N. BrooksPhoto verified

                                Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Port Harcourt.

                                • You're not alone. Hope you get there. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

                                  • Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                                    • best of luck, Gabriel. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

                                      • Mavis MahamaAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                                        Take care. Hope this works out for you. God bless!

                                        • Sending love, Gabriel. Hope you get there. Love from Vadodara.

                                          • Sơn Vinh VuongPhoto verified

                                            You're not alone, Gabriel. Shared it with a few friends

                                            • Danielle RyanID verified

                                              Wishing you the best, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

                                              • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.

                                                • Wishing you the best, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

                                                  • thanks for sharing this, Gabriel. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                                                    • Sending strength, Gabriel. I hope things turn around soon

                                                      • Sending love, Gabriel. Wishing Everly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.

                                                        • Ștefan Claudiu TomaPhoto verified

                                                          This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Love from Liverpool

                                                          • Sending good thoughts, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                                            • Keep going, Gabriel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Los Angeles.

                                                              • thanks for sharing this, Gabriel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                                                                • Good luck, Gabriel. Wishing Everly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Paarl donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

                                                                  • wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.

                                                                    • Hang in there, Gabriel. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Madina.

                                                                      • Stay strong, Gabriel. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Nairobi.

                                                                        • thanks for sharing this, Gabriel. This could happen to any of us.

                                                                          • Good luck. Wishing Everly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.

                                                                            • Peng XuPhoto verified

                                                                              Good luck, Gabriel. Wishing Everly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

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