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Brandon's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in October is out of reach without help covering $4,200 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States2,735 views
In August I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Birmingham Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,200 short.
Doctors at Birmingham Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $4,200 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $200
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250
• Physiotherapy sessions: $530
• Post-operative medication: $220
I hope life is good to you.
- Brandon
- due date
- 2026-11-25
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Brandon
We're at 52% thanks to 41 of you. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. More news soon.
39% there. the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($560). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.