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A craniotomy for Fatma: covering what insurance won't

Fatma needs a craniotomy at Berlin General Hospital and the family is $4,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Batuhan Batuhan Şahin
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Berlin
Fatma was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in September. The surgeon at Berlin General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,800 short. my wife has been in and out of Berlin General Hospital since September. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Fatma struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Fatma won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. 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 $4,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,050 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520 • Post-operative medication: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-11-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Angel K. Dela Cruz

    Keep going, Batuhan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Greetings from Ikeja.

    • Sanne Nina Van Dijk

      Rooting for you, Batuhan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

      • Sarah Emma Denis

        Rooting for you, Batuhan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Amber W. Burrell

          Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Austin.

          • Emily Simpson

            Hope things get better soon, Batuhan. It takes guts to ask. Well done

            • Dina Zahra Jaber

              Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Hialeah

              • Victor Bolaji MbaQuestion

                Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fatma?

                • Jordan Webb

                  looking forward to the next update. After 23 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                  • Brooks E. Powers

                    take care. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                    • Carmen H. IbáñezPhoto verified

                      Sending love, Batuhan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from San Jose.

                      • Habib Sohel Ahmed

                        Hope it all works out, Batuhan. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Valencia so I could bring a meal.

                        • Raphaël Fournier

                          Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 27 people at work

                          • Fiifi Solomon Quaye

                            Sending love, Batuhan. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                            • Purvi H. Bhavsar

                              good luck, Batuhan. Your post was clear and honest.

                              • Roberto Simone Pellegrini

                                Hang in there, Batuhan. Get well soon.

                                • Trupti H. Patil

                                  You're not alone, Batuhan. Shared this with my family. All the best.

                                  • Nova T. Lee

                                    best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                                    • Asma Malak Hamid

                                      Keep going. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

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