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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in August is out of reach without help covering $150 of the cost.

🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria715 views
Gbenga Rotimi Odukoya
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Nsukka
In May I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Nsukka Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $250, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $150 short. Doctors at Nsukka Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Post-operative medication: $60 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-08-18
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. Update from Nsukka: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 83% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($59 in total) the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Jun M. Manalo

    Good luck, Gbenga. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Love from Bakersfield.

    • Diana Jemima Gyamfi

      Best of luck. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

      • Dario Santoro

        Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Austin!

        • Una T. O'Dwyer

          You're not alone. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Nsukka.

          • Mary Grace E. Perez

            so sorry you're going through this, Gbenga. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

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