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

Tizita was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in February. The surgeon at Adama Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $790, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $550 short. my daughter has been in and out of Adama Orthopedic Institute since February. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $790 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tizita struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 6 weeks. During that time Tizita 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 $550 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $55 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $50 Every share and every dollar helps. - Biniam