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Surgery fund for Randall: a partial thyroidectomy in Columbia
After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Randall was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Randall was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in August. The surgeon at Columbia University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $4,450 short.
my husband has been in and out of Columbia University Hospital since August. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Randall struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Randall won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $4,450 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900
• Travel and lodging for the family: $400
• Physiotherapy sessions: $790
• Post-operative medication: $360
Thanks for reading all this.
- Aubree
- due date
- 2026-12-05
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Aubree
Quick update: $2,382 raised so far (54%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $881 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Randall
Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $2,900. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Aubree. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Columbia.
Sending love, Aubree. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Rome.
wishing you peace, Aubree. Wishing Randall a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Aubree. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Ogbomosho this morning