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A partial thyroidectomy for Luis: covering what insurance won't
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Luis was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Luis was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in March. The surgeon at Toledo Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $7,900 short.
my husband has been in and out of Toledo Community Hospital since March. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Luis struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Luis won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $7,900 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $610
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,650
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,090
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Carolina
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- 2026-06-16
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- Hospital invoice
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“Good luck - Kakamega”
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“From my family to yours. Hope the July deadline works out. - Poznań”
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How is Luis doing now?
Wishing you peace, Carolina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Toledo
rooting for you, Carolina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Good luck, Carolina. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Karachi this morning. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Carolina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours
sending good thoughts, Carolina. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Multan this morning. Love from Multan.
You're not alone, Carolina. Hope you get there. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Toledo.
Sending strength, Carolina. Gave what I could, wish it was more