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

Mercy was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $850 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Mary Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mercy 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Mercy 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 $850 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $360 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ife