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Valve repair surgery for Paul: covering what insurance won't
After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Paul was cleared for valve repair surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In July I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal. My surgeon at Abuja General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,550, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $1,100 short.
Doctors at Abuja General Hospital told me a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,550 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. I'll not be able to climb stairs 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 $1,100 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $410
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $460
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $60
• Post-operative medication: $30
• Physiotherapy sessions: $100
• Travel and lodging for the family: $40
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-09-20
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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take care, Paul. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Wishing Paul a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!
Good luck, Paul. Looking forward to the next update. God bless