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A partial thyroidectomy for Pamela: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in October is out of reach without help covering $3,450 of the cost.
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Pamela was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Manukau Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,300, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,450 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Manukau Community Hospital since August. 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 $4,300 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Pamela struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 4 weeks. During that time Pamela won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,450 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $140
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250
• Travel and lodging for the family: $170
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350
• Physiotherapy sessions: $540
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-12-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Noah
Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions.
Update from Manukau: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Manukau: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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