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Daan needs valve repair surgery at Amsterdam Community Hospital and the family is $6,350 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Daan Joost Maas
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In August I was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction. My surgeon at Amsterdam Community Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $6,350 short. Doctors at Amsterdam Community Hospital told me a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 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. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,600 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $720 • Travel and lodging for the family: $380 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-10-27
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • Take care, Daan. Shared this with my family. All the best.

    • Rooting for you, Daan. Hope you get there. Greetings from Comilla.

      • Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Comilla.

        • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Ibadan

          • Wayne E. McDonaldQuestionPhoto verified

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Daan

            • Daan Joost MaasOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

              The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $2,750. Good question.

          • Wishing you peace, Daan. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt

            • Thinking of you, Daan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Liverpool

              • sending good thoughts, Daan. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                • Tharun H. SivakumarAddress verifiedID verified

                  Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Love from Los Angeles.

                  • Wishing Daan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                    • Good luck, Daan. Get well soon. Love from Syracuse

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