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

In January I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Orlando General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,950, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $1,550 short. Doctors at Orlando General 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 $1,950 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. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $1,550 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $720 • Post-operative medication: $195 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $635 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Micah