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

Festus was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in September. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $750 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since September. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Festus struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Festus won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $750 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $540 • Physiotherapy sessions: $100 • Post-operative medication: $80 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.