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

Renata was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in March. The surgeon at San Diego General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,400 short. my wife has been in and out of San Diego General Hospital since March. 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 $12,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Renata 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Renata 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 $7,400 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,050 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,700 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $530 • Post-operative medication: $230 • Physiotherapy sessions: $550 • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.