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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in August is out of reach without help covering $2,000 of the cost.

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Heloísa Pereira
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Manoel was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in May. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,000 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since May. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Manoel 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 7 weeks. During that time Manoel 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 $2,000 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $165 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $760 • Post-operative medication: $80 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $910 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Heloísa
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  1. We're at 46% thanks to 29 of you. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Dennis H. Carroll

    Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 11 people at work. Love from Dar es Salaam.

    • Stella CruzQuestion

      How is Manoel doing now?

      • Rashmi Meena

        Hope it all works out, Heloísa. Shared this with my family

        • Anum Sana MemonPhoto verified

          Keep going, Heloísa. Shared this with my family.

          • Sergio T. Paredes

            Stay strong, Heloísa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

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