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Help me pay for septoplasty at Saint Mary Hospital
A scheduled septoplasty in September is out of reach without help covering $6,150 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Mary Hospital recommended septoplasty, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,150 short.
Doctors at Saint Mary Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without septoplasty. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,250 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 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 $6,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,450
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,550
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $290
• Post-operative medication: $280
• Physiotherapy sessions: $390
• Travel and lodging for the family: $190
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Carter
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of San Diego.
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. After 22 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 27 people at work. God bless
sending good thoughts, Carter. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.