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Valve repair surgery for Leah: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled valve repair surgery in November is out of reach without help covering $2,950 of the cost.
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In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Toronto General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,950 short.
Doctors at Toronto General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $6,000 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.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to drive 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 $2,950 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $380
• Travel and lodging for the family: $370
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,200
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Leah
- due date
- 2026-10-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Leah
It's all in the list in the story. pre-operative tests and imaging is the big one at $380, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts, Leah. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Nashik.
wishing you peace, Leah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Nashik.
Wishing you the best, Leah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
so sorry you're going through this, Leah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted
Thanks for sharing this, Leah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Best of luck. Wishing Leah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.