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

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in July is out of reach without help covering $1,600 of the cost.

🇵🇱 Silesia, Poland3,927 views
Helena Emilia Sobczak
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Katowice
Tadeusz was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in April. The surgeon at Katowice Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,300, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,600 short. my husband has been in and out of Katowice Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,300 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tadeusz struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Tadeusz won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $1,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $320 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $900 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $180 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 With deep gratitude, Helena
due date
2025-06-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Helena

  1. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($675). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 27% thanks to 18 of you. I made the first payment toward pre-operative tests and imaging. More news soon.

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  • Hudson K. White

    Thanks for sharing this, Helena. Hope the doctors have good news.

    • Vikas N. Thakur

      Thinking of you and your family, Helena. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Ottawa

      • Maurício Marcos LopesQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Katowice.

        • Helena Emilia SobczakOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Katowice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

      • Kevin R. Dizon

        thinking of you, Helena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours

        • Sophia Elisabeth Schubert

          Hope it all works out, Helena. This could happen to any of us. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

          • William D. Robertson

            Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Katowice.

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