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Leon's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Leon was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Birgit Emma Keller
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Berlin
Leon was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in November. The surgeon at Berlin Community Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $3,150 short. my father has been in and out of Berlin Community Hospital since November. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Leon struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Leon 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 $3,150 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $650 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2025-03-06
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Birgit

  1. Small update. $1,250 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Birgit

  2. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($825). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Moin Khalid Sandhu

    thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Dallas.

    • Brooks M. Mack

      Wishing you peace, Birgit. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

      • Noah D. MackPhoto verified

        Hang in there, Birgit. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Los Angeles.

        • Rangi P. Toala

          Sending good thoughts, Birgit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

          • Tariq Marwan Ghanem

            Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

            • Mrunal P. Sathe

              You're not alone, Birgit. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Payal L. KhannaPhoto verified

                Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

                • Ika Rani Santoso

                  Keep going, Birgit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

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