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Surgery fund for Amber: a partial thyroidectomy in Birmingham

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in May is out of reach without help covering $7,250 of the cost.

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Reagan B. Newman
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Amber was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in February. The surgeon at Birmingham Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,250 short. my daughter has been in and out of Birmingham Community Hospital since February. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Amber struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Amber won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,950 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,650 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 • Post-operative medication: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $540 • Travel and lodging for the family: $420 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-04-10
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Rooting for you, Reagan. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • sending love. Wishing Amber a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Nagpur this morning. God bless.

      • Your post was clear and honest. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

        • Hope it all works out, Reagan. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

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