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Help Werner pay for laparoscopic cyst removal at Saint Matthew Hospital

After a herniated spinal disc, Werner was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany2,454 views
Birgit Brandt
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Berlin
Werner was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in July. The surgeon at Saint Matthew Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $5,150 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Matthew Hospital since July. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Werner 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Werner 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 $5,150 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $390 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,900 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2025-11-09
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  • sending love. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • How is Werner doing now?

      • sending love, Birgit. I hope things turn around soon. After 21 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Manila

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Werner

          • Birgit BrandtOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is physiotherapy sessions, $390. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Cris TolentinoID verified

          Hang in there, Birgit. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from Breda!

          • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • Sending strength, Birgit. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

              • Comfort Joy TijaniQuestionID verified

                can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Berlin

                • Birgit BrandtOwnerAnswer

                  Thank you. If you're in Berlin I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

              • Wishing you the best, Birgit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Regensburg.

                • Take care, Birgit. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless.

                  • Wishing you the best, Birgit. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Geelong

                    • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Johannesburg

                      • Best of luck, Birgit. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

                        • Good luck, Birgit. I hope things turn around soon

                          • Good luck. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Phuket

                            • This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Medellín donated after I showed her your page

                              • wishing you peace, Birgit. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Kyiv.

                                • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

                                  • Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                                    • looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

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