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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in August is out of reach without help covering $1,250 of the cost.

🇲🇽 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico1,937 views
Regina B. Tapia
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Guadalajara
Santiago was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in June. The surgeon at Guadalajara Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,250 short. my husband has been in and out of Guadalajara Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Santiago struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 7 weeks. During that time Santiago 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 $1,250 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $730 • Physiotherapy sessions: $165 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $145 • Post-operative medication: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $125 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Regina
due date
2026-09-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Regina

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging.

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  • Rajesh R. Chaturvedi🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Made me feel heard

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Obiageli Fatima Jimoh

    Take care, Regina. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Sapana Kamala Thapa

      Wishing you peace, Regina. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

      • Florence Lilian Urassa

        Best of luck, Regina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings

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