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

Sadia was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in May. The surgeon at Karachi Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $810, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $650 short. my mother has been in and out of Karachi Community Hospital since May. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $810 is more than we can find. While we wait, Sadia struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 12 weeks. During that time Sadia won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $650 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $155 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $400 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.