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A partial thyroidectomy for Sergio: covering what insurance won't
Sergio needs a partial thyroidectomy at Fresno Community Hospital and the family is $6,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States1,521 views
Sergio was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in September. The surgeon at Fresno Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,700 short.
my son has been in and out of Fresno Community Hospital since September. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Sergio struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Sergio won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,700 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900
• Physiotherapy sessions: $530
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,000
• Post-operative medication: $270
Thank you so much.
- Raúl
- due date
- 2025-12-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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I hope things turn around soon. Love from Christchurch!
take care. Wishing Sergio a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Quezon City.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sergio
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. surgeon and anesthesia fees comes first ($2,900) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.
hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Lagos
Rooting for you, Raúl. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Huntsville
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sergio?
Thank you. If you're in Fresno I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Thanks for sharing this, Raúl. Wishing Sergio a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.
Hope things get better soon, Raúl. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Raúl. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Davao City so I could bring a meal.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Cologne donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Fresno.
Take care. Wishing Sergio a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Keep going, Raúl. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
Hope it all works out, Raúl. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Suwon but we're thinking of you. All the best
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mekelle.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Raúl. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care
Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Ikeja!
Wishing you the best, Raúl. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 21 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Good luck, Raúl. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Bogotá.
praying for you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Mecca so I could bring a meal. God bless