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Surgery fund for Josiah: a craniotomy in Fayetteville

Josiah needs a craniotomy at Fayetteville Regional Medical Center and the family is $7,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Josiah S. Dean
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Fayetteville
In August I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Fayetteville Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $7,000 short. Doctors at Fayetteville Regional Medical Center told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $7,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,350 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $270 • Post-operative medication: $320 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 If you're reading this, thank you. - Josiah
due date
2026-12-04
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Josiah

  1. 53% there. the plan for travel and lodging for the family is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Nongnuch Wanida Chanthara

    best of luck, Josiah. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

    • Lincoln Whitfield

      keep going, Josiah. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

      • Grace Danso

        You're not alone, Josiah. Hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care

        • Katharina Vogt

          You're not alone, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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