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Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Marijke: covering what insurance won't
After a hernia that has become strangulated, Marijke was cleared for laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Marijke was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Amsterdam University Hospital recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,300 short.
my mother has been in and out of Amsterdam University Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $9,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Marijke struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Marijke won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,300 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700
• Post-operative medication: $240
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $510
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,700
• Travel and lodging for the family: $150
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Praying for you, Willem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Dublin donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Dublin.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Amsterdam
hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from El Paso
hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.
Hope things get better soon, Willem. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless