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

Ivan needs a partial thyroidectomy at Moscow University Hospital and the family is $1,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Inna Sofia Nikolaev
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Moscow
Ivan was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in March. The surgeon at Moscow University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $1,800 short. my husband has been in and out of Moscow University Hospital since March. 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 $3,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ivan struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Ivan won't be able to walk without help, 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 $1,800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $210 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $800 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $640 • Travel and lodging for the family: $150 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-06-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Inna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($526 in total) the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Moscow: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 3% there. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Thank you.

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