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A partial thyroidectomy for John: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in July is out of reach without help covering $8,600 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States1,573 views
John was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in May. The surgeon at Corpus Christi Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $8,600 short.
my husband has been in and out of Corpus Christi Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, John 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.
The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time John 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 $8,600 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,450
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,300
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $770
• Post-operative medication: $320
• Physiotherapy sessions: $570
• Travel and lodging for the family: $190
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2025-07-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thanks for sharing this, Alice. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours!
Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Corpus Christi.
stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best