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Help Silas pay for a partial thyroidectomy at Columbus General Hospital

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in October is out of reach without help covering $4,700 of the cost.

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Isla B. Thompson
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Columbus
Silas was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Columbus General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,700 short. my husband has been in and out of Columbus General Hospital since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Silas struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Silas won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,700 • Physiotherapy sessions: $820 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $630 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $1,150 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-09-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Anna Emma CoppolaID verified

    sending strength, Isla. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Nargis Lamia Howlader

      hope things get better soon, Isla. Get well soon. Sent it to 17 people at work. All the best

      • Piumi Herath

        Sending strength, Isla. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

        • Héctor B. Herrera

          Sending strength, Isla. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Farhana Mousumi MiaPhoto verified

            get well soon. Greetings from Nha Trang

            • Nalini Tshabalala

              good luck, Isla. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 31 people at work. Love from Rawalpindi

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