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Sophie's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a herniated spinal disc, Sophie was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany4,474 views
In June I was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc. My surgeon at Berlin Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,750, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,700 short.
Doctors at Berlin Orthopedic Institute told me a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,750 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $4,700 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $570
• Travel and lodging for the family: $220
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410
• Post-operative medication: $220
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,280
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2025-10-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending love, Sophie. Wishing Sophie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Hope this works out for you. After 30 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Tema
wishing Sophie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Take care, Sophie. Wishing Sophie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Liverpool.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Birmingham donated after I showed her your page. Love from Birmingham.
Hope it all works out, Sophie. Shared it with a few friends. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Berlin.
You're not alone, Sophie. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Berlin.