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Hans's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Hans needs spinal decompression surgery at Cologne General Hospital and the family is $3,500 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Hans was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in April. The surgeon at Cologne General Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $3,500 short.
my father has been in and out of Cologne General Hospital since April. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Hans struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Hans won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $230
• Post-operative medication: $130
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,750
• Travel and lodging for the family: $360
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,030
With deep gratitude,
Marlene
- due date
- 2026-07-18
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hans.
Sure. The biggest one is pre-operative tests and imaging, $230. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
sending good thoughts, Marlene. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Fort Portal.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Hans?
Thank you. If you're in Cologne I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Thinking of you, Marlene. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Aurora.
How is Hans doing now?
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Hải Phòng
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Love from Riverside
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 26 people at work!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Makati.
keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Marlene. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Jakarta Barat