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Knee replacement surgery for Christian: covering what insurance won't

After a cleft palate needing repair, Christian was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Sebastian Moritz Winkler
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Nuremberg
Christian was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at Nuremberg General Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,100 short. my son has been in and out of Nuremberg General Hospital since March. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Christian 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 7 weeks. During that time Christian 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 $7,100 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,100 โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,400 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $400 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $270 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $610 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $320 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Sebastian
due date
2026-06-14
bill type
Hospital invoice

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    โ€œAll the best. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Tacomaโ€

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    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Christian all day after reading this. - Kanpurโ€

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Take care, Sebastian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

    • Citlali C. MendozaPhoto verified

      wishing you peace, Sebastian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Hแป“ Chรญ Minh City.

      • stay strong, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Accra donated after I showed her your page

        • rooting for you, Sebastian. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Nuremberg.

          • wishing you peace. Wishing Christian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Love from Lahore.

            • Mukesh N. NegiID verified

              Sending strength, Sebastian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Bogotรก.

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