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A partial thyroidectomy for Markus: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in July is out of reach without help covering $4,700 of the cost.
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In May I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital 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 $7,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,700 short.
Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $4,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,700
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,400
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500
• Post-operative medication: $130
• Physiotherapy sessions: $640
• Travel and lodging for the family: $330
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Markus
- due date
- 2026-07-02
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Santos.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Markus?
Rooting for you, Markus. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Melbourne.
Take care, Markus. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
thinking of you, Markus. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.