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A partial thyroidectomy for Igor: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in August is out of reach without help covering $3,200 of the cost.
🇵🇱 Katowice, Silesia, Poland720 views
In May I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Katowice University Hospital 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 $6,500, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,200 short.
Doctors at Katowice University Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $3,200 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,600
• Travel and lodging for the family: $170
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,300
• Post-operative medication: $130
With deep gratitude,
Igor
- due date
- 2026-09-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending good thoughts, Igor. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Igor.
Shared it with a few friends. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Any update on how things are going in Katowice?
you're not alone, Igor. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Love from San Francisco.
Keep going, Igor. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Katowice
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Igor?
Thank you. If you're in Katowice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Miami.
keep going, Igor. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Pokhara
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Wishing Igor a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings
Hang in there, Igor. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Hope things get better soon, Igor. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Alcalá de Henares
praying for you, Igor. Get well soon.