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A partial thyroidectomy for Michael: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in January is out of reach without help covering $5,250 of the cost.
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Michael was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in October. The surgeon at Cologne Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,250 short.
my husband has been in and out of Cologne Regional Medical Center since October. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Michael struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Michael won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $5,250 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,850
• Travel and lodging for the family: $320
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350
• Physiotherapy sessions: $430
• Post-operative medication: $300
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-01-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thanks for sharing this, Sarah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 7 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Keep going, Sarah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Sending good thoughts, Sarah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Belfast this morning.
Hope things get better soon, Sarah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Take care. This could happen to any of us. Love from Tacoma!
Praying for you, Sarah. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.