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A partial thyroidectomy for Maryam: covering what insurance won't
Maryam needs a partial thyroidectomy at Faisalabad Regional Medical Center and the family is $550 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Faisalabad Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $730, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $550 short.
Doctors at Faisalabad Regional Medical Center told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $730 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 7 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 $550 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Travel and lodging for the family: $45
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $350
• Physiotherapy sessions: $75
• Post-operative medication: $20
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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You're not alone, Maryam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
you're not alone, Maryam. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Wollongong.
Thinking of you and your family, Maryam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Praying for you, Maryam. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Faisalabad.
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Madrid.