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Help me pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Melbourne Orthopedic Institute

Eugene needs a partial thyroidectomy at Melbourne Orthopedic Institute and the family is $3,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇦🇺 Victoria, Australia3,902 views
Eugene P. Schwartz
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Melbourne
In September I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Melbourne 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 $5,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $3,550 short. Doctors at Melbourne Orthopedic Institute told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $5,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider 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 drive 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 $3,550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $340 • Travel and lodging for the family: $420 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $610 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,180 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2025-11-30
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Eugene

  1. Update from Melbourne: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Zoya Ksenia Sorokin 🇷🇺 · $250

    “Stay strong. Thought of Eugene all day after reading this.”

  • Lamia Shapla Molla 🇮🇳 · $200

    “All the best. My neighbor told me about this one. - Saket”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $200

    “Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Entebbe”

  • Tanvir Saif Molla 🇧🇩 · $100

    “Gave what I could this week. - Khulna”

  • Talia Revital Azoulay 🇮🇱 · $100
  • Lucas Jönsson 🇸🇪 · $100

    “You got this! - Stockholm”

  • Netsanet Belay 🇪🇹 · $100

    “Every little bit - Addis Ababa”

  • Sophia Harper 🇺🇸 · $100
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  • Rafael D. Nava 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Brielle N. Watkins 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Noah G. Morales 🇦🇺 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Parramatta”

  • Shazia Tayyaba Ghani 🇵🇰 · $100

    “Hang in there. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Faisalabad”

  • Micah Singleton 🇺🇸 · $76
  • Giovana Tatiane Lima 🇧🇷 · $75.50
  • Jabu A. Singh 🇿🇦 · $75
  • Renu Tuladhar 🇳🇵 · $70
  • Patience Janet Quaye 🇬🇭 · $50

    “Get well soon. Thought of Eugene all day after reading this. - Accra”

  • Francisco Fernando Pinto 🇧🇷 · $50

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  • How is Eugene doing now?

    • Good luck, Eugene. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Priya P. YadavAddress verified

        Thinking of you, Eugene. Wishing Eugene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless

        • Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Melbourne

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Eugene?

            • Thank you. If you're in Melbourne I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

          • Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Love from 6th of October City

            • Sending strength. Wishing Eugene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Fort Worth this morning.

              • Yiğit ÖzkanQuestionAddress verified

                Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eugene

                • Sure. The biggest one is post-operative medication, $340. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

              • Manisha F. RawatID verified

                I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

                • Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

                  • Stay strong, Eugene. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                    • Rooting for you, Eugene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Lapu-Lapu but we're thinking of you.

                      • Pravin B. NgcoboPhoto verified

                        hope things get better soon, Eugene. Shared this with my family.

                        • Wishing you peace, Eugene. Your post was clear and honest

                          • Eugen MocanuID verified

                            good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to San Diego so I could bring a meal!

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