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A partial thyroidectomy for Isaiah: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in July is out of reach without help covering $6,700 of the cost.
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In April I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at San Francisco Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,700 short.
Doctors at San Francisco Orthopedic Institute told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 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 $6,700 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $770
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400
• Post-operative medication: $330
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,650
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Isaiah
- due date
- 2025-07-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope July is when things finally get easier.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Alicante so I could bring a meal
thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together
wishing you peace, Isaiah. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care