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

In April I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,350, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,600 short. Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $2,600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540 • Physiotherapy sessions: $670 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,390 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.