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

Malee needs a partial thyroidectomy at Bangkok University Hospital and the family is $350 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand1,008 views
Boon Dusit Vongsa
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Malee was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in September. The surgeon at Bangkok University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $580, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $350 short. my sister has been in and out of Bangkok University Hospital since September. 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 $580 is more than we can find. While we wait, Malee struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Malee won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Physiotherapy sessions: $125 Thank you so much.
due date
2025-11-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Consuelo F. LaraQuestionPhoto verified

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Malee?

    • Kurniawan Budi Susanto

      Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 7 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Qing Rong Shi

        Shared this with my family. Greetings from Hamilton.

        • Thomas Picard

          Wishing you peace, Boon. Your post was clear and honest

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