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Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Derry Orthopedic Institute

After a benign brain tumor, Skylar was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Skylar Torres
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Derry
In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Derry Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,100 short. Doctors at Derry Orthopedic Institute told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 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. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $4,100 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,800 • Post-operative medication: $185 • Physiotherapy sessions: $640 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320 • Travel and lodging for the family: $155 Every share and every dollar helps. - Skylar
due date
2026-11-14
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Skylar

  1. Small update. $1,539 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($499). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Skylar all day after reading this. - Bristol”

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  • Renata L. Solís

    You're not alone, Skylar. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Santa Rosa donated after I showed her your page

    • Vadym Roman Popov

      Sending strength, Skylar. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

      • Omer Rizwan Yousafzai

        hang in there, Skylar. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Orville Blake

          Best of luck. Wishing Skylar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

          • Tahmina Nusrat Begum

            Wishing you the best, Skylar. 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.

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