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Surgery fund for Imelda: a partial thyroidectomy in Lapu-Lapu
Imelda needs a partial thyroidectomy at Lapu-Lapu University Hospital and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In April I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Lapu-Lapu University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,550, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,100 short.
Doctors at Lapu-Lapu University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,550 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery is expected to take about 4 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 $1,100 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $510
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45
• Post-operative medication: $25
• Physiotherapy sessions: $80
• Travel and lodging for the family: $30
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-08-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thanks for sharing this, Imelda. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Take care, Imelda. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.