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Surgery fund for Ryan: a partial thyroidectomy in Montgomery

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in November is out of reach without help covering $6,250 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Montgomery, Alabama, United States3,268 views
Ryan Banks
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Montgomery
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Montgomery University 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 $10,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,250 short. Doctors at Montgomery University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 7 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 $6,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,600 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Yann MercierQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Montgomery?

    • Johan W. Naidoo

      You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Zakaria Ziad KhalilQuestion

        what exactly is the $6,250 for?

        • Ryan BanksOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is surgeon and anesthesia fees, $3,600. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

      • Orlando T. Mercado

        Praying for you, Ryan. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

        • Isaiah B. Wade

          take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Sergio E. RojasPhoto verified

            Sending good thoughts, Ryan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted.

            • Muthoni Hellen Rashidi

              best of luck, Ryan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 7 people at work. Love from Dammam

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