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Help Mirjam pay for emergency hernia repair at The Hague Orthopedic Institute

Mirjam needs emergency hernia repair at The Hague Orthopedic Institute and the family is $5,400 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Esther Hoekstra
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The Hague
Mirjam was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in September. The surgeon at The Hague Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,400 short. my daughter has been in and out of The Hague Orthopedic Institute since September. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mirjam 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Mirjam won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,400 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $970 • Travel and lodging for the family: $300 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,130 With deep gratitude, Esther
due date
2024-11-20
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Femi Yinka BalogunQuestion

    how is Mirjam doing now?

    • Neslihan Neslihan Yalçın

      Hope things get better soon, Esther. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless!

      • Queen Wunmi Mba

        get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Alejandro K. Mora

          Keep going, Esther. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

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