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A craniotomy for Sander: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $3,400 of the cost.
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In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Amsterdam University 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 $4,850, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $3,400 short.
Doctors at Amsterdam University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,850 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 8 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $3,400 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $130
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420
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- due date
- 2026-11-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Update from Amsterdam: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Praying for you, Sander. Wishing Sander a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Aurangabad.
So sorry you're going through this, Sander. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.