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Emergency hernia repair for Helene: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in November is out of reach without help covering $5,800 of the cost.

🇩🇪 Munich, Bavaria, Germany2,703 views
Helene Jessica Friedrich
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Munich
In September I was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated. My surgeon at Munich Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $5,800 short. Doctors at Munich Regional Medical Center told me a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $5,800 goes: • Post-operative medication: $220 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,700 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,880 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2025-11-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Helene

  1. Small update. $591 so far, the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled.

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    “Get well soon. Hope the November deadline works out. - Nagoya”

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    “Thought of Helene all day after reading this. - Mysuru”

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  • Habib Mahin Dutta

    thanks for sharing this, Helene. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

    • Jade R. Padilla

      thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Munich.

      • Álvaro M. Velasco

        good luck. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

        • Hatice Ecrin Şahin

          you're not alone, Helene. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Veracruz.

          • Cherry J. Pineda

            keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

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