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Håkan's a craniotomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Håkan needs a craniotomy at Södertälje Regional Medical Center and the family is $4,550 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Håkan was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Södertälje Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $4,550 short.
my husband has been in and out of Södertälje Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Håkan struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Håkan won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $4,550 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $510
• Travel and lodging for the family: $400
• Post-operative medication: $230
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,000
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Elin
- due date
- 2025-11-16
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Elin
Small update. $509 so far, the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled.
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Rooting for you, Elin. Hope this works out for you.
Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
How is Håkan doing now?
Thinking of you, Elin. Wishing Håkan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Indore.
Thinking of you and your family, Elin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Riverside.