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Surgery fund for Lawrence: a partial thyroidectomy in Tucson

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in November is out of reach without help covering $8,200 of the cost.

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Lawrence McCoy
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Tucson
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Saint Joseph Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $13,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $8,200 short. Doctors at Saint Joseph Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $13,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $8,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,400 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Post-operative medication: $410 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Travel and lodging for the family: $200 Every share and every dollar helps. - Lawrence
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Josefina D. Ramos

    Sending love, Lawrence. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Tucson.

    • Nicole W. Salazar

      so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. After 11 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Columbus

      • Sofía C. Villalobos

        Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

        • Natalie W. Lawson

          Rooting for you, Lawrence. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from İzmir

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            Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!

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              Rooting for you, Lawrence. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

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                Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Kumasi so I could bring a meal. Love from Gothenburg.

                • Yasir Idris Habib

                  Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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