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A partial thyroidectomy for Lia: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in July is out of reach without help covering $1,000 of the cost.
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In March I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Bandung 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 $2,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,000 short.
Doctors at Bandung Orthopedic Institute told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $1,000 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $340
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $75
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Physiotherapy sessions: $65
• Travel and lodging for the family: $60
Thank you so much.
- Lia
- due date
- 2026-06-24
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Bandung.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lia
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Mysuru.
looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Amsterdam.
so sorry you're going through this, Lia. Get well soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Best of luck, Lia. I hope things turn around soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier.
shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Petrópolis.