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A craniotomy for Christian: covering what insurance won't
After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Christian was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In July I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Cologne General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $8,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $6,250 short.
Doctors at Cologne General Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a warehouse packer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $8,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a warehouse packer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Recovery 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 $6,250 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $320
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $320
• Post-operative medication: $370
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,990
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Christian
- due date
- 2026-11-23
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Keep going, Christian. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Keep going, Christian. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Nnewi
sending good thoughts, Christian. It takes guts to ask. Well done
hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
Thinking of you and your family, Christian. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care
Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Johannesburg
Stay strong, Christian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Cologne.
Rooting for you, Christian. Wishing Christian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together