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Pedro's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a large ovarian cyst, Pedro was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Pedro was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in February. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,800 short.
my brother has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since February. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Pedro 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 4 weeks. During that time Pedro 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 $3,800 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $740
• Travel and lodging for the family: $195
• Post-operative medication: $415
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-05-19
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Eduardo
Quick update: $985 raised so far (26%). I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Praying for you, Eduardo. I hope things turn around soon. After 21 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Hang in there, Eduardo. Shared this with my family.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in 6th of October City this morning.
Hope it all works out, Eduardo. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Wishing Pedro a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Jakarta
Take care. Get well soon. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Iztapalapa!