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

Oumou was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Paris Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $5,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Paris Orthopedic Institute since July. 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 $10,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Oumou struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 Oumou won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,000 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,100 • Post-operative medication: $185 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900 • Physiotherapy sessions: $655 Thank you for reading my story.