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Surgery fund for Eleanor: a partial thyroidectomy in Laredo
Eleanor needs a partial thyroidectomy at Laredo University Hospital and the family is $7,850 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Eleanor was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in May. The surgeon at Laredo University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,850 short.
my wife has been in and out of Laredo University Hospital since May. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $13,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Eleanor struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Eleanor won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $7,850 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,450
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,750
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $360
• Post-operative medication: $450
• Physiotherapy sessions: $360
• Travel and lodging for the family: $480
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Liam
- due date
- 2025-08-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Sending strength, Liam. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Laredo