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

Prasad was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in July. The surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $850 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Joseph Hospital since July. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Prasad 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Prasad won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Mehul