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Víctor's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After endometriosis requiring surgery, Víctor was cleared for a partial thyroidectomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States1,909 views
Víctor W. Ruiz
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Arlington
In April I was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery. My surgeon at Arlington General Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,150, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $2,200 short. Doctors at Arlington General Hospital told me endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $2,200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $440 • Post-operative medication: $390 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,370 With deep gratitude, Víctor
due date
2025-06-24
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Víctor

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,576 in total) the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($627). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Arlington: we've started the first stage. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mauricio A. González

    Thanks for sharing this, Víctor. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

    • Gita Maya Sutanto

      Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Take care

      • Tariq Salim Nasser

        You're not alone, Víctor. Hope this works out for you. Take care

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