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Palate reconstruction surgery for Malathi: covering what insurance won't
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Malathi was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India2,543 views
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,800, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $900 short.
Doctors at Saint Matthew Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,800 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift 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 $900 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $360
• Physiotherapy sessions: $70
• Post-operative medication: $50
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $420
With deep gratitude,
Malathi
- due date
- 2026-10-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Malathi
Small update. $582 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.
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best of luck. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Malathi
It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $360, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
Thinking of you, Malathi. Wishing Malathi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Raleigh but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Malathi. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.