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Jonathan's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Jonathan needs a partial thyroidectomy at Columbus Community Hospital and the family is $8,850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Jonathan M. Olson
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Columbus
In August I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Columbus Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $12,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $8,850 short. Doctors at Columbus Community Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $12,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $8,850 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,850 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280 • Post-operative medication: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $520 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 Thank you for reading my story. - Jonathan
due date
2026-10-27
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Jonathan

  1. Update from Columbus: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

    • Hope it all works out, Jonathan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

      • Wishing you the best, Jonathan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Columbus.

        • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Columbus.

          • Thank you. If you're in Columbus I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

        • wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

          • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

            • Kamal BandaraPhoto verified

              Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours.

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