Surgery fund for Howard: a partial thyroidectomy in Dundee

Howard was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Dundee Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $5,450 short. my son has been in and out of Dundee Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Howard struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Howard won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,450 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,900 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,000 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.