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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in November is out of reach without help covering $6,550 of the cost.

🇬🇧 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom6,160 views
Denise Pruitt
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Nora was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Glasgow Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,550 short. my daughter has been in and out of Glasgow Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nora struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Nora won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,550 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $650 • Travel and lodging for the family: $370 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-11-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Anjali F. Bansal

    Praying for you, Denise. Get well soon. Take care

    • Danielle G. HolmesID verified

      Rooting for you, Denise. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

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        Take care, Denise. Get well soon. Blessings.

        • Ugo De Santis

          Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Nairobi.

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            Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Ahmedabad

            • Manal Mona Darwish

              thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Augsburg so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Glasgow.

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