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

In September I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Medina Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $2,600 short. Doctors at Medina Community Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,250 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,850 • Post-operative medication: $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.