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A partial thyroidectomy for Saar: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in March is out of reach without help covering $3,500 of the cost.
🇳🇱 2574 ST, The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands2,316 views
In November I was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst. My surgeon at The Hague General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for March. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,500 short.
Doctors at The Hague General Hospital told me a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,100
• Post-operative medication: $310
• Physiotherapy sessions: $620
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $470
I hope life is good to you.
- Saar
- due date
- 2026-02-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Hope it all works out, Saar. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Saar. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.